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Nasopharynx
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The upper part of the throat behind the nose. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into the ear. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The part of the pharynx in the back of the throat, at and above the soft palate. The nasopharynx is continuous with the nasal passages. (NCI Thesaurus)
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