Pharynx
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈfærɪŋks/
Origin
From New Latin pharynx, from Ancient Greek φάÏυγξ (pharunks, "pharynx").
Full definition of pharynx
Noun
- (anatomy) The part of the alimentary canal that extends from the mouth and nasal cavities to the larynx, where it becomes continuous with the esophagus.