Nasopharyngeal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or located near the nasopharynx.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- A nasopharyngeal swab is typically used to collect samples for COVID-19 testing.
- A nasopharyngeal tumor may obstruct the airflow through the airway and cause difficulty breathing.
- This type of nasopharyngeal cancer is more common in certain populations due to genetic and environmental factors.
- The nasopharyngeal airway helps to warm, humidify, and filter the air that we breathe.
- Using a nasopharyngeal tube can be one method to deliver oxygen or anesthetic gases into the body.