Retropharynx

Origin

- + retro + pharynx

Full definition of retropharynx

Noun

1. (anatomy) The posterior part of the pharynx.
• 2012, John J. Marini, Critical Care Medicine: The Essentials, Because they stimulate the retropharynx and promote gagging, oral airways must not be used in alert patients or in those with intact gag reflexes.

Related terms

• retropharyngeal