
Pharynx
Medical Term
Use 'pharynx' mostly in medical or scientific discussions about the throat area.
During the anatomy class, we learned that food passes through the pharynx.
Technical Vocabulary
'Pharynx' is technical; 'throat' is more common for everyday conversations.
While at the doctor's office, I heard them say my pharynx was healthy.
Not Just Sore
The pharynx can have issues other than pain, such as infections or inflammation.
The strep test showed bacteria present in the pharynx.
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