Definitions

1. noun

The epipharynx, or epipharyngeal region, is the upper part of the pharynx, lying behind the nasal cavities and above the oropharynx, which connects the nasal cavity with the oropharynx.

“The surgeon carefully examined the patient’s epipharynx for any signs of injury or disease.”

2. anatomy

A region of the pharynx located above the oropharynx, behind the nasal cavities, and below the nasal cavity.

“The anatomy of the human head includes several complex structures, such as the epipharynx and the oropharynx.”