What it means
The combining form for the throat, the passage behind the nose and mouth that leads to the esophagus and the larynx. pharyngitisfair-in-JY-tisInflammation of the pharynx, the throat behind the mouth and nose.pharyng/o throat-itis inflammationFull entry is a sore, inflamed throat; the nasopharynx is the top part behind the nose (nas/oNAY-zohA word part that means nose.Full entry ); the oropharynx is the part behind the mouth.
At a glance
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Related terms
nas/o
A word part that means nose.
pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx, the throat behind the mouth and nose.
laryng/o
A word part that means the larynx, the voice box.
epiglottis
A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage at the back of the throat that covers the windpipe during swallowing.