Velopharynx
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Velopharynx is a noun meaning (anatomy) The region of the soft palate and the pharynx.
Meaning
(anatomy) The region of the soft palate and the pharynx.
Example Sentences
The volume and mean cross-sectional area of nasopharynx, velopharynx and glossopharynx region showed significant difference.
Word Forms
- velopharynges
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include velopharyngoplasty, palatopharynx, oropharynx, velum, oronasopharynx, orohypopharynx.
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