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Epipharynx

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Ep`i`phar´ynx
n.1.(Zool.) A structure which overlaps the mouth of certain insects.
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In addition to inspecting the nasal cavities using a headlamp and nose speculum, we also inspected the auditory canals and eardrums, the mouth, the epipharynx, and the larynx.
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In an animal study, Oshima et al (6) found that mechanical stimulation of the dorsal epipharynx of anesthetized cats elicited a hiccup-like response, whereas chemical stimulation with gastric juice or mechanical stimulation of other parts of the upper airway failed to elicit the reflex.
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