epipharyngeal

1 of 2

adjective

epi·​pharyngeal
¦epə̇,
¦epē+
1
: of or relating to the epipharynx
2
: belonging to the dorsal aspect of the pharynx : upon the pharynx
specifically : pharyngobranchial

epipharyngeal

2 of 2

noun

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

epi- + pharyngeal

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“Epipharyngeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epipharyngeal. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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