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nasopharyngeal

na·so·phar·ynx
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ney-zoh-far-ingks]
    • /ˌneɪ zoʊˈfær ɪŋks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ney-zoh-far-ingks]
    • /ˌneɪ zoʊˈfær ɪŋks/

Definitions of nasopharyngeal word

  • noun plural nasopharyngeal the part of the pharynx behind and above the soft palate, directly continuous with the nasal passages. Compare oropharynx (def 2). 1
  • noun nasopharyngeal Of or pertaining to the nose and the pharynx. 1
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Origin of nasopharyngeal

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; naso- + pharynx

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Parts of speech for Nasopharyngeal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Nasopharyngeal

nasopharyngeal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • nasopharynx

    the part of the pharynx behind and above the soft palate, directly continuous with the nasal passages. Compare oropharynx (def 2).
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