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nasopharynx

/ˌneɪ.zəʊˈfær.ɪŋks/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa la porción superior de la faringe, situada detrás de la cavidad nasal y por encima del paladar blando, que forma parte de las vías respiratorias superiores.

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noun

/ˌneɪ.zəʊˈfær.ɪŋks/C2formalmedical
  • esSustantivo que designa la porción superior de la faringe, situada detrás de la cavidad nasal y por encima del paladar blando, que forma parte de las vías respiratorias superiores.

A noun referring to the cavity that forms the upper part of the pharynx, located behind the nose and above the soft palate.

  1. C1formalmedical

    The cavity that forms the upper part of the pharynx, located behind the nose and above the soft palate, connecting the nasal cavity to the oropharynx.

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    • The nasopharynx plays a key role in breathing and speech.
    • Infections in the nasopharynx can lead to sinusitis.
    • The doctor examined the nasopharynx using a small camera.
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