The area of the upper throat that lies behind the nose. In contrast to the oropharynx, the area of the throat that lies behind the mouth. The word "nasopharynx" is a hybrid -- part Latin, part Greek. "Naso-" is a prefix that has to do with the nose. It comes from the Latin "nasus" for the nose (or snout). "Pharynx [..]

The upper part of the throat behind the nose. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into the ear.

The area at the back of the nasal passages and above and behind the soft palate

The part of the throat above the soft palate

1877, from naso-, comb. form of Latin nasus "nose" (see nose (n.)) + pharynx.

(na´´zo-far´ingks) The first or uppermost chamber of the pharynx, positioned posterior to the nasal cavity and extending down to the soft palate. natriuretic

is a region of the pharynx which can be found above the level of the soft palate which is closed during speaking or swelling by raising the soft palate.

The area of the upper throat behind the nose.

(n) cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx

Pronunciation GB: ˌneɪzəʊˈfærɪŋks GA: ˌneɪzoʊˈfærɪŋks The part of the pharyngeal cavity which lies behind the nasal cavity.

The top portion of the Pharynx situated posterior to the Nose and superior to the Soft Palate. The nasoPharynx is the posterior extension of the Nasal Cavities and has a respiratory function.

The nasal part of the pharynx, lying above the level of the soft palate.

The upper part of the throat behind the nose. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into the ear.

A part of the nasal passage that lies above the soft palate and passes from the nose to the throat. The nasopharynx can be colonized by the pneumococcus for weeks to months and Pneumococcal carriage r [..]

the area in the back of the nose and throat

The open cavity that lies behind the nose and above the soft palate.

The open cavity that lies behind the nose and above the soft palate.