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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(anatomy) Part of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor, arising from the cricoid cartilage..
Force must not be used, but steady firm pressure against the tonically contracted cricopharyngeus is made, while at the same time the distal end of the esophagoscope is lifted by the left thumb.
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Cricopharyngeus means (anatomy) Part of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor, arising from the cricoid cartilage..
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Force must not be used, but steady firm pressure against the tonically contracted cricopharyngeus is made, while at the same time the distal end of the esophagoscope is lifted by the left thumb.
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