Medical Terminology / Unit 9 MedTerm 0525 short lesson, about 20 seconds
pharyng/o: Pharynx
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The idea
The combining form pharyng slash o names the pharynx, the throat passage behind the nose and mouth.
In practice
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat.
Where people slip
One pharynx; several pharynges, following the nx to nges plural rule.
Your place on the trail
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