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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy-puh-far-ingks]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈfær ɪŋks/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy-puh-far-ingks]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈfær ɪŋks/
Definitions of hypopharynx word
- noun plural hypopharynx Entomology. a tonguelike lobe on the floor of the mouth in many insects. 1
- noun plural hypopharynx Anatomy. the lower part of the pharynx. 1
- noun hypopharynx the lowest part of the pharynx which leads to the oesophagus and larynx 0
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Origin of hypopharynx
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; hypo- + pharynx
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Parts of speech for Hypopharynx
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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hypopharynx popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hypopharynx usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with hypopharynx
- where is the hypopharynx?
- what is hypopharynx?
- where is the hypopharynx located?
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