piriform sinus
English
Alternative forms
Noun
piriform sinus (plural piriform sinuses)
- (anatomy) A small cavity or pocket between the lateral walls of the pharynx on each side and the upper part of the larynx.
- Synonyms: piriform fossa, piriform recess
Translations
cavity between the pharynx and the larynx
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References
- “piriform recess”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
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