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Hypopharynx MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Hypopharynx
Tree Number(s)
A04.623.490
A14.724.490
Unique ID
D007013
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007013
Annotation
inflammation: coordinate IM with PHARYNGITIS (IM)
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Hypopharynges
Hypopharynxes
Laryngopharynges
Laryngopharynx
Laryngopharynxes
Previous Indexing
Pharynx (1966-1978)
Public MeSH Note
79
History Note
79
Date Established
1979/01/01
Date of Entry
1978/05/19
Revision Date
2008/07/08
Hypopharynx Preferred
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