epipharynx

noun — 2 senses

epipharynx

noun

Etymology From epi- + pharynx.

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Rare The nasopharynx.

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology A structure that overlaps the mouth in certain insects, such as beetles and moths.

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