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Nasopharynx
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Definition
: 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.
inflammation
Examples
Adenoids
Other names
Rhinopharynx; Choanae; Rhinopharynxes; Rhinopharynges; Nasopharynxes; Nasopharynges