Definition of
pharynx has definitions from the fields of anatomy,zoology
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[ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

Synonyms

throat

Related terms

tubular_cavity neck respiratory_system alimentary_canal upper_respiratory_tract tongue adenoid nasopharynx oropharynx laryngopharynx tonsil pharyngeal_recess tastebud

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Rhymes with

larynx inc.'s hijinks fink's brink's nasopharynx fairbanks sphinx tiddlywinks phalanx links lynx link's jinx jynx jinks tiddlywinks blinks frank's francs franc's trunks monk's punks bronx bank's manx banks banks' hanks thank's thanks

Phonetic and Homophones

F EH1 R IH0 NG K S

Similar Spelling

pharyngeal phrenic pharmacy

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