pharynges
Multiple throat cavities
Pharynges is the plural of pharynx, the cavity at the back of the mouth that connects to the esophagus and larynx—the throat, essentially.
The word appears mainly in medical and anatomical contexts: The surgeon examined the pharynges of both patients.
The anglicized plural pharynxes is also acceptable.
Act of swallowing
- bolusChewed food mass
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
- dysphagiaMedical swallowing difficulty
Upper pharyngeal region
- oropharynxMid-throat cavity
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- soft palateFlexible rear mouth roof
Passage for breath
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- nasal passageAirway within the nose
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
oxygen · inhalation · exhalation · upper respiratory · obstruction · sleep apnea · snoring · patency
Amplified oscillation at natural frequency
- articulationClear vocal expression
- phonationVocal fold vibration
- voice qualityAcoustic character of speech
- nasalizationSound routed through nostrils
Bacterial infection of pharynx
- tonsillitisInflamed throat tissue
- adenoiditisPharyngeal tonsil inflammation
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
tumor · carcinoma · abscess · edema · stenosis · biopsy · endoscopy · examination
deglutition
Act of swallowing
- bolusChewed food mass
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
nasopharynx
Upper pharyngeal region
- oropharynxMid-throat cavity
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
soft palate · uvula · palatine
airway
Passage for breath
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- nasal passageAirway within the nose
ventilation · oxygen · inhalation · exhalation · upper respiratory · obstruction · sleep apnea · snoring · patency · respiratory tract
resonance
Amplified oscillation at natural frequency
- articulationClear vocal expression
- phonationVocal fold vibration
- voice qualityAcoustic character of speech
strep throat
Bacterial infection of pharynx
- tonsillitisInflamed throat tissue
- adenoiditisPharyngeal tonsil inflammation
- inflammationProtective tissue response
infection · tumor · carcinoma · abscess · edema · stenosis · biopsy · endoscopy · examination · scope