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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Oropharynx
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Orofaringe
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Orofaringe
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Synonyms English:
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Oropharynxs
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Tree Number:
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A04.623.603
A14.724.603
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Definition English:
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The middle portion of the pharynx that lies posterior to the mouth, inferior to the SOFT PALATE, and superior to the base of the tongue and EPIGLOTTIS. It has a digestive function as food passes from the mouth into the oropharynx before entering ESOPHAGUS. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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inflammation: index under PHARYNGITIS & do not bother to coordinate with OROPHARYNX (NIM) unless particularly discussed
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History Note English:
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79
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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10138
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Unique Identifier:
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D009960
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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