retropharyngeal

[US]/[ˈret.rə.ˌfɑː.rɪŋ.ɡəl]/
[UK]/[ˈrɛt.ər.ˌfɑː.rɪŋ.ɡəl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Located behind the pharynx.; Relating to the space behind the pharynx.
n.The space behind the pharynx.

Phrases & Collocations

retropharyngeal space

retropharyngeal abscess

retropharyngeal lymph nodes

retropharyngeal hemorrhage

suspected retropharyngeal

retropharyngeal cyst

retropharyngeal swelling

retropharyngeal thickening

imaging retropharyngeal

retropharyngeal ecchymosis

Example Sentences

the child presented with difficulty swallowing and a retropharyngeal abscess.

a retropharyngeal hematoma can be a complication after tonsillectomy.

the physician used a flexible endoscope to visualize the retropharyngeal space.

retropharyngeal lymphadenopathy can be seen in kawasaki disease.

we performed a ct scan to evaluate the retropharyngeal region for infection.

the retropharyngeal tissue appeared thickened on the ultrasound.

a retropharyngeal cyst is a rare congenital finding.

the patient complained of neck pain and referred pain to the retropharyngeal area.

retropharyngeal ecchymosis was noted following the trauma.

the retropharyngeal swab was cultured to rule out bacterial infection.

we suspected a retropharyngeal mass based on the patient's symptoms.

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