pharyngoglandular
|pha-ryn-go-glan-du-lar|
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/fəˌrɪŋɡoʊˈɡlændjʊlər/
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/fəˌrɪŋɡəʊˈɡlændjʊlə/
throat and glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pharyngoglandular' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'pharynx' meaning 'throat' and 'glandula' meaning 'gland'.
Historical Evolution
'pharynx' and 'glandula' combined in medical terminology to form the modern English word 'pharyngoglandular'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the throat and glands', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the pharynx and the glands.
The pharyngoglandular system plays a crucial role in the body's immune response.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 17:18