epipharynx

English

Etymology

From epi- +‎ pharynx.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -æɹɪŋks

Noun

epipharynx (plural epipharynxes or epipharynges)

  1. (anatomy, rare) The nasopharynx.
  2. (zoology) A structure that overlaps the mouth in certain insects, such as beetles and moths.

References

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