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retropharyngeal lymph nodes [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lymphatic System
Universal entry(ies)
nodi lymphatici retropharyngeales
Latin, plural
nodi lymphatici retropharyngei
Latin, plural
DEF

Deep lateral cervical lymph nodes, one median and two lateral groups, situated behind the upper part of the pharynx, especially concerned with drainage of the nasal fossae, paranasal sinuses, hard and soft palates, middle ear, nasopharynx, and oropharynx.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système lymphatique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
nodi lymphatici retropharyngeales
Latin, plural
nodi lymphatici retropharyngei
Latin, plural
DEF

Groupe de trois ganglions lymphatiques cervicaux, un latéral et 2 médians, situés profondément derrière le nasopharynx (partie haute du pharynx).

Spanish

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