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nasopharynx

/ˌneɪ.zəʊˈfær.ɪŋks/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a parte superior da faringe, situada atrás do nariz e acima do palato mole; é a porção nasal da faringe, por onde passa o ar inspirado.

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noun

/ˌneɪ.zəʊˈfær.ɪŋks/C2formalmedical
  • ptSubstantivo que designa a parte superior da faringe, situada atrás do nariz e acima do palato mole; é a porção nasal da faringe, por onde passa o ar inspirado.

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.

    ptParte superior da faringe

    • 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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