retropharyngeal
Located behind the pharynxLocated behind the pharynx.
UK/ˌɹɛ.tɹəʊ.fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/US/ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˌfæɹ.ənˈd͡ʒi.əl/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable, relational)Located behind the pharynx.
Origin
Mid 19th century from retro- + pharyngeal, after French rétro-pharyngien.Mid 19th century from retro- + pharyngeal, after French rétro-pharyngien.
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Word family
2 related wordsRelatedretropharynx
Derivedretropharyngeally
See also
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