"piriform sinus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: piriform sinuses [plural]
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  1. (anatomy) A small cavity or pocket between the lateral walls of the pharynx on each side and the upper part of the larynx. Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: piriform fossa, piriform recess, pyriform sinus Translations (cavity between the pharynx and the larynx): 梨狀竇 (Chinese Mandarin), 梨状窦 (lízhuàng dòu) (Chinese Mandarin)

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