Definition that contains sophar
- adenoid a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
- velum a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
- postnasal drip chronic secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx
- third tonsil a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
- auditory tube either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum
- nasopharyngeal of or relating to or located near the nasopharynx
- rhinoscope medical instrument consisting of a mirror mounted at an angle on a rod; used to examine the nasal passages (through the nasopharynx)
- soft palate a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
- tonsilla adenoidea a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
- eustachian tube either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum