pharynx

UK
/ˈfær.ɪŋks/
US
/ˈfɛr.ɪŋks/
pharynxnoun
pharynges
pl
UK
/ˈfær.ɪŋks/
US
/ˈfɛr.ɪŋks/
Traduzioni
pharynxAnatomie.
The doctor examined the patient's pharynx to check for signs of infection.
Le médecin a examiné le pharynx du patient pour vérifier s'il y avait des signes d'infection.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
pharynxZoologie.
Definizioni
The membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus.
The doctor examined the patient's pharynx to check for signs of infection.
A part of the alimentary canal immediately behind the mouth in invertebrates.
In earthworms, the pharynx is used to suck in soil and organic matter.