Pharyngeal Recess (Noun)
Meaning
A small recess in the wall of the pharynx.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pharyngeal recess is a small anatomical depression in the posterior wall of the pharynx, extending from the base of the skull to the level of the atlas.
- A pharyngeal recess is a small pocket-like invagination in the posterior pharyngeal wall, located between the occipital bone and atlas vertebra.
- A tumor was observed within the pharyngeal recess during the endoscopic examination, prompting further evaluation.
- Anatomical studies of the nasopharynx revealed an abundance of mucous glands within the pharyngeal recess.
- Recurring secretions and chronic inflammation characterized this rare condition affecting the pharyngeal recess of patients in this study.