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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Nasopharynx
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Nasofaringe
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Nasofaringe
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Synonyms English:
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Choanae
Nasopharynges
Nasopharynxes
Rhinopharynges
Rhinopharynx
Rhinopharynxes
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Tree Number:
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A04.623.557
A14.724.557
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Definition English:
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The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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inflammation = NASOPHARYNGITIS
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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28184
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Unique Identifier:
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D009305
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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