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fauces

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fauces [′fȯ‚sēz]
(anatomy)
The passage in the throat between the soft palate and the base of the tongue.
(botany)
The throat of a calyx, corolla, or similar part.


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Pseudosarcoma (polypoid sarcoma-like masses) associated with squamous-cell carcinoma of the mouth, fauces, and larynx: Report of ten cases.
In severe cases, the tonsillar lesions extended to involve the anterior and posterior pillars of fauces, as well as the soft palate and uvula.
El negocio de la familia Luna esta entre los mas distinguidos de Amozoc, un poblado poco pretencioso de 36,000 habitantes, que poco a poco desaparece en las fauces del horrible parque industrial en las afueras de Puebla, una ciudad colonial a dos horas de camino al este de la Ciudad de Mexico Los edificios de Amozoc, grises y de poca altura, y su adormilada plaza, con sus bancos y palmeras plantadas alrededor del estrado de hierro forjado donde toca la orquesta, son lo que distingue al pueblo.
 
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