Nasopharynx

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018130",
  "term": "Nasopharynx",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The part of the pharynx in the back of the throat, at and above the soft palate. The nasopharynx is continuous with the nasal passages.\n\n2. The upper part of the throat behind the nose. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into the ear.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "National Cancer Institute Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/nasopharynx/"
}