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nouncavity forming the upper part of the pharynxtype of:
Definition that contains nasopharynx
- 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
- posterior naris either one of the two posterior openings at the back of the nasal cavity leading to the nasopharynx
- rhinoscopy examination of the nasal passages (either through the anterior nares or with a rhinoscope through the nasopharynx)
- luschka's tonsil a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
- postnasal drip chronic secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx
- tonsilla adenoidea a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
- nasopharyngeal of or relating to or located near the nasopharynx
- soft palate a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
- tonsilla pharyngealis a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)