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Definition of Pharynx

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Pharynx: The hollow tube that is about 5 inches long and starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus. The pharynx serves as a vestibule or entryway for the trachea and esophagus.