Pharynx: meaning, definitions and examples

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pharynx

 

[ หˆfษ›rษชล‹ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy, respiratory

The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the nasal cavity and the mouth to the esophagus and larynx. It plays a crucial role in both the digestive and respiratory systems, facilitating the passage of food and air. The pharynx is divided into three sections: the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx.

Synonyms

gullet, throat

Examples of usage

  • The pharynx helps in swallowing food.
  • The pharynx is involved in vocalization.
  • An infection in the pharynx can lead to a sore throat.

Translations

Translations of the word "pharynx" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น faringe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅˆเคฐเคฟเค‚เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rachen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ faring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ะธะฝะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gardล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ’ฝ้ ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pharynx

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ faringe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yutak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๋‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจูŽู„ู’ุนููˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hltan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hltan

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ฝๅ–‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพrelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kokkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑั‚า›ั‹ะฝัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒฎแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yutaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ faringe

Etymology

The word 'pharynx' comes from the Latin 'pharynx', which in turn is derived from the Greek word 'pharynx', meaning 'throat'. The Greek term is related to the verb 'pharugฤ“', which means 'to swallow'. The concept of the pharynx has been known since ancient times, with its function being documented by early medical practitioners such as Hippocrates. Over the centuries, as anatomical knowledge advanced, the understanding of the pharynx's role in both digestion and respiration became more pronounced. The term has persisted through centuries of medical terminology and remains essential in both human and veterinary medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,677, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.