| pharyngomaxillary space | The space limited by the lateral wall of the pharynx, the cervical vertebrae, and the medial pterygoid muscle. Synonym: parapharyngeal space. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pharyngomycosis | Invasion of the mucous membrane of the pharynx by fungi. Origin: pharyngo-+ G. Mykes, a fungus (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngonasal | Relating to the pharynx and the nasal cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngonasal cavity | <anatomy> The portion of the pharynx extending from the posterior nares to the level of the soft palate. (27 Sep 1997) |
| pharyngopalatine | Relating to the pharynx and the palate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngopalatine arch | One of a pair of ridges or folds of mucous membrane which passes downward from the posterior margin of the soft palate to the lateral wall of the pharynx. It encloses the palatopharyngeus muscle and forms the posterior margin of the tonsillar fossa. It also demarcates the isthmus of fauces from oropharynx. Synonym: arcus palatopharyngeus, pharyngopalatine arch, posterior palatine arch, posterior pillar of fauces. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngopalatinus | Synonym: palatopharyngeus muscle. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngoplasty | Plastic surgery of the pharynx. Origin: pharyngo-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngoplegia | Paralysis of the muscles of the pharynx. Origin: pharyngo-+ G. Plege, stroke (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngopneusta | <zoology> A group of invertebrates including the Tunicata and Enteropneusta. Pharyngopneus"tal. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. The pharynx + to breathe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| pharyngorhinoscopy | Inspection of the rhinopharynx and posterior nares by means of the rhinoscopic mirror. Origin: pharyngo-+ G. Rhis, nose, + skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngoscope | <instrument> An instrument like a laryngoscope, used for inspection of the mucous membrane of the pharynx. Origin: pharyngo-+ G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngoscopy | Inspection and examination of the pharynx. Origin: pharyngo-+ G. Skopeo, to view (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngospasm | Spasm of the muscles of the pharynx. Synonym: pharyngospasm. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pharyngostaphylinus | Synonym: palatopharyngeus muscle. Origin: L. Fr. Pharyngo-+ G. Staphyle, uvula (05 Mar 2000) |