Where does “pharynx” come from?
pharynx (New Latin) comes from Ancient Greek φάρυγξ — windpipe; throat; esophagus.
pharynx (New Latin): pharynx
Definitions
- pharynx
Ancestry of “pharynx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φάρυγξ | windpipe; throat; esophagus |