Definitions for nasopharynx
ˌneɪ zoʊˈfær ɪŋks; -fəˈrɪn dʒizna·sopha·rynx

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1. nasopharynxnoun

   cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx

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1. nasopharynxnoun

   The nasal part of the pharynx, lying behind the nose and above the level of the soft palate.

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1. nasopharynx

   The pharynx (plural: pharynges) is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus and trachea (the tubes going down to the stomach and the lungs). It is found in vertebrates and invertebrates, though its structure varies across species. The pharynx carries food and air to the esophagus and larynx respectively. The flap of cartilage called the epiglottis stops food from entering the larynx. In humans, the pharynx is part of the digestive system and the conducting zone of the respiratory system. (The conducting zone—which also includes the nostrils of the nose, the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles—filters, warms and moistens air and conducts it into the lungs). The human pharynx is conventionally divided into three sections: the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx. It is also important in vocalization. In humans, two sets of pharyngeal muscles form the pharynx and determine the shape of its lumen. They are arranged as an inner layer of longitudinal muscles and an outer circular layer.

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1. nasopharynx

   The nasopharynx is the uppermost part of the throat, located behind the nasal cavity and above the soft part of the roof of the mouth. It connects the nose to the throat and plays a crucial part in the respiratory and digestive systems, allowing the passage of air from the nose to the lungs and food from the mouth to the stomach. It is also connected to the ears via the Eustachian tubes, assisting in the equalization of air pressure.

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1. Nasopharynx

   The nasopharynx is the uppermost part of the pharynx. It extends from the base of the skull to the upper surface of the soft palate; it differs from the oral and laryngeal parts of the pharynx in that its cavity always remains patent.

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1. Nasopharynx

   The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.

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   The numerical value of nasopharynx in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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   The numerical value of nasopharynx in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nasopharynx
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nasopharynx
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasopharynx
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=nasopharynx