Retropharyngeal

//ˌɹɛ.tɹəʊ.fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Located behind the pharynx. not-comparable, relational

Etymology

Mid 19th century from retro- + pharyngeal, after French rétro-pharyngien.

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