| umls-concept:C0020629 | skos:definition | MSH: The bottom portion of the pharynx situated below the OROPHARYNX and posterior to the LARYNX. The hypopharynx communicates with the larynx through the laryngeal inlet, and is also called laryngopharynx.,NCI: The bottom part of the throat. Cancer of the hypopharynx is also called hypopharyngeal cancer.,NCI: The lower part of the pharynx that connects to the esophagus. (NCI),NCI: The lower part of the pharynx that connects to the esophagus. | lld:umls |
