hypopharynx

/hahy-puh-far-ingks/US // ˌhaɪ pəˈfær ɪŋks //

下咽部,下咽,下咽喉部,下咽喉

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural hy·po·pha·ryn·ges [hahy-puh-fuh-rin-jeez], /ˌhaɪ pə fəˈrɪn dʒiz/, hy·po·phar·ynx·es.
- : Entomology. a tonguelike lobe on the floor of the mouth in many insects.
- : Anatomy. the lower part of the pharynx.

The labrum is considered by some authorities to be the hypopharynx.
Distinct and conspicuous maxillulae are associated with the tongue or hypopharynx.
Endolabium: the inner or mouth surface of the labium: the hypopharynx when that is well developed.
Hypopharynx: a sensitive and sensory structure on the upper surface of labium that serves as an organ of taste, or true tongue.
Salivary receptacle: a small cavity above the opening of the salivary duct, between labium and hypopharynx.