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Record 1 2011-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Nose (Medicine)
DEF

The part of the pharynx that lies above the soft palate; anteriorly it opens into the nasal cavity; inferiorly, it communicates with the oropharynx via the pharyngeal isthmus; laterally it communicates with tympanic cavities via auditory tubes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nez (Médecine)
DEF

Partie du pharynx qui se trouve au-dessus du niveau du palais mou.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nariz (Medicina)
DEF

Parte de la faringe situada encima del velo del paladar.

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