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Meaning of retropharynx | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The posterior part of the pharynx.

no-plural

Examples

“Because they stimulate the retropharynx and promote⟳ gagging, oral airways must not be used in alert patients or in those with intact gag reflexes.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

retrophile retrophilia retrophylogenomics retropicalization retropinnid retroplasmid

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