Nasopharynx

Pronunciation: /nəˈsɑːfərɪŋks/

Nasopharynx (noun)

  1. The upper part of the throat behind the nose, connecting the nasal cavity to the rest of the pharynx.

Examples

  • The nasopharynx connects the nose to the upper throat passage.
  • Inflammation can affect the nasopharynx and the upper throat passage.