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Hypopharynx
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The bottom part of the throat. Cancer of the hypopharynx is also known as hypopharyngeal cancer. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The lower part of the pharynx that connects to the esophagus. (NCI Thesaurus)
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