nasopharyngeal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the nasopharynx, which is the part of the pharynx just behind the nasal cavity.

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Variants

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nasopharyngeal

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Etymology

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From naso- (nose) + pharyngeal (relating to the pharynx)

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Trivia

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1. The nasopharynx is the site of production of nasal secretions, which help to keep the nasal passages moist and clean.

2. The nasopharynx is also the site of the olfactory nerve, which is responsible for the sense of smell.

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1. pharynx: The pharynx is a musculocartilaginous tube extending from the base of the skull to the level of the sixth thoracic vertebra. It is the common pathway for food and air.

2. nasal cavity: The nasal cavity is the first part of the respiratory tract, located above the nasopharynx. It is divided into two separate cavities, one for each nostril.

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The nasopharynx is an important area in the human body as it is the site of production of nasal secretions and the area where the olfactory nerve is located, responsible for the sense of smell.

How to Memorize "nasopharyngeal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the nasopharynx as the area at the back of the nasal cavity, where the nasal secretions are produced.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nasopharyngeal' with the nose and the pharynx to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nose-Pharynx' to remember the meaning of 'nasopharyngeal'.

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