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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(surgery) Removal of the pharynx (typically in the case of cancer).
Use pharyngectomy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pharyngectomy means (surgery) Removal of the pharynx (typically in the case of cancer).
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use pharyngectomy where its definition matches the intended context.
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