pharyngeal

adjective
pha·​ryn·​geal | \ ˌfer-ən-ˈjē-əl How to pronounce pharyngeal (audio) , fa-rən-; fə-ˈrin-j(ē-)əl How to pronounce pharyngeal (audio) \

Definition of pharyngeal

: relating to or located or produced in the region of the pharynx

Examples of pharyngeal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most fish use a second set of jaws in their throats—the pharyngeal jaws—to crush and grind their prey. National Geographic, "Stingrays Chew? Who Knew?," 13 Sep. 2016

First Known Use of pharyngeal

1754, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pharyngeal

New Latin pharyngeus "of the pharynx" (from Medieval Latin pharyng-, pharynx pharynx + Latin -eus -eous) + -al entry 1

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pharyngeal

adjective
pha·​ryn·​geal | \ ˌfar-ən-ˈjē-əl How to pronounce pharyngeal (audio) , fə-ˈrin-j(ē-)əl How to pronounce pharyngeal (audio) \

Medical Definition of pharyngeal

1 : relating to or located in the region of the pharynx
2a : innervating the pharynx especially by contributing to the formation of the pharyngeal plexus the pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve
b : supplying or draining the pharynx the pharyngeal branch of the maxillary artery