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nasopharyngeal
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nasopharyngeal
[nā′zōferin′jē·əl]
pertaining to the cavity of the nose and the nasal parts of the pharynx. Also called rhinopharyngeal.

nasopharyngeal
pertaining to the nasal and pharyngeal cavities.

nasopharyngeal meatus
see nasopharyngeal meatus.
nasopharyngeal spasm
see reverse sneeze.
nasopharyngeal swab
a sterile swab inside a plastic sleeve is passed up the nostril to the pharynx, the swab exteriorized, then withdrawn inside the sleeve and the appliance withdrawn.


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