pharyngostomy

noun

plural pharyngostomies
: surgical formation of an artificial opening into the pharynx

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“Pharyngostomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pharyngostomy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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