Concept information
Preferred term
Nasopharynx
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Nasopharynges
- Nasopharynxes
- Rhinopharynges
- Rhinopharynx
- Rhinopharynxes
Note
- inflammation = NASOPHARYNGITIS
Scope note
- The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.
In other languages
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Finnish
-
epfarynks
-
nasofarynks
-
nasopharynx
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rinofarynks
-
ylänielu
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009305
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