fauces

• Существительное, обозначающее проход между задней частью рта и глоткой.

A noun referring to the passage between the back of the mouth and the pharynx.

uncountable

1. Anatomical passageC2formalmedical

   The narrow passage from the back of the mouth to the pharynx, bounded by the soft palate and the base of the tongue.

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   • The doctor examined the patient's fauces for signs of infection.
   • Inflammation of the fauces can cause difficulty swallowing.
   • The anatomical structure of the fauces is crucial for speech and breathing.