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fauces

[faw-seez] / ˈfɔ siz /


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Stimulation of either side of the fauces should elicit an equivalent response.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

If the examiner moves the tongue depressor to contact the lateral wall of the fauces, this should elicit the gag reflex.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

A palatine tonsil is one of a pair of structures located laterally in the oropharynx in the area of the fauces.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The fauces is the opening at the connection between the oral cavity and the oropharynx.

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April 26th, condition about the same as at last record, but he is evidently weaker; the lips are ulcerated and fauces still swollen.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various


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