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Pharyngeal (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or relating to the throat; "pharyngeal fricatives".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The unusual pharyngeal sounds in the indigenous language made it difficult for outsiders to learn.
  • Pharyngeal obstructions were suspected to be the cause of the patient's recurring respiratory problems.
  • In some languages, pharyngeal fricatives are represented by distinct letters in their alphabets.
  • Radiologists closely examined the patient's pharyngeal region using specialized imaging equipment.
  • The pharyngeal stage of swallowing is critical to the overall digestive process in humans.

Related Words

  • Pharynx (noun)
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