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