# retropharyngeal

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌɹɛ.tɹəʊ.fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/

## Definitions
1. Located behind the pharynx.

## Etymology
Mid 19th century from retro- + pharyngeal, after French rétro-pharyngien.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/retropharyngeal