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Pronunciation: /nəˈsɑfərɪŋks/

nasopharynx

Definition

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

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actinic keratosis

computational biology

boron neutron capture therapy

extremely low frequency electromagnetic field

supraglottic laryngectomy

transvaginal sonography

Turalio

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Elavil

polymer-encapsulated luteolin nanoparticle

anti-CLDN6/CD3 BiTE antibody AMG 794

Prevnar 20

leronlimab

budesonide

Zarnestra

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germline variant

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genomic imprinting

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consanguinity

predisposing mutation

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