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Pharynx

usgb/ˈfærɪŋks/Volume
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Medical TermPlay
Use 'pharynx' mostly in medical or scientific discussions about the throat area. SlideDuring the anatomy class, we learned that food passes through the pharynx.
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Technical VocabularyPlay
'Pharynx' is technical; 'throat' is more common for everyday conversations. SlideWhile at the doctor's office, I heard them say my pharynx was healthy.
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Not Just SorePlay
The pharynx can have issues other than pain, such as infections or inflammation. SlideThe strep test showed bacteria present in the pharynx.