| Descriptor English: | Nasopharynx | ||||||
| Descriptor Spanish: |
Nasofaringe
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| Descriptor Portuguese: | Nasofaringe | ||||||
| Descriptor French: | Partie nasale du pharynx | ||||||
| Entry term(s): |
Choanae Nasopharynges Nasopharynxes Rhinopharynges Rhinopharynx Rhinopharynxes |
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| Tree number(s): |
A04.623.557 A14.724.557 |
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| RDF Unique Identifier: | https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009305 | ||||||
| Scope note: | 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. |
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| Annotation: | inflammation = NASOPHARYNGITIS |
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| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AB abnormalities AH anatomy & histology BS blood supply CH chemistry CY cytology DE drug effects DG diagnostic imaging EM embryology EN enzymology GD growth & development IM immunology IN injuries IR innervation ME metabolism MI microbiology PA pathology PH physiology PP physiopathology PS parasitology RE radiation effects SU surgery UL ultrastructure VI virology |
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| DeCS ID: | 28184 | ||||||
| Unique ID: | D009305 | ||||||
| Documents indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL): | Click here to access the VHL documents | ||||||
| Date Established: | 1966/01/01 | ||||||
| Date of Entry: | 1999/01/01 | ||||||
| Revision Date: | 2008/07/08 |
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Nasopharynx
- Preferred
Choanae
- Narrower
| Concept UI |
M0014495 |
| Scope note | 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. |
| Preferred term | Nasopharynx |
| Entry term(s) |
Nasopharynges Nasopharynxes Rhinopharynges Rhinopharynx Rhinopharynxes |
| Concept UI |
M0514730 |
| Scope note | Two openings between the nose and the nasopharynx. |
| Preferred term | Choanae |
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