cricopharyngeal

adjective

cri·​co·​pha·​ryn·​geal ˌkrī-kō-ˌfar-ən-ˈjē-əl How to pronounce cricopharyngeal (audio) -fə-ˈrin-j(ē-)əl How to pronounce cricopharyngeal (audio)
: of or relating to the cricoid cartilage and the pharynx

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“Cricopharyngeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cricopharyngeal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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