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Abnormality of the pharynx
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An anomaly of the pharynx, i.e., of the tubular structure extending from the base of the skull superiorly to the esophageal inlet inferiorly. [ ]
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Abnormality of the pharynx
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The pharynx is tubular structure extending from base of skull superiorly to esophageal inlet inferiorly, and is composed of three distinct areas: the nasopharynx, the oropharynx, and the hypopharynx, with the pharyngeal walls being composed of the superior, middle, and inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscles. It is part of the digestive system and of the conducting zone of the respiratory system.
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HP:0000600
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- has_part some (
quality and
inheres in part of some chordate pharynx and
has modifier some abnormal)