piriform sinus

English

Alternative forms

• pyriform sinus

Noun

piriform sinus (plural piriform sinuses)

1. (anatomy) A small cavity or pocket between the lateral walls of the pharynx on each side and the upper part of the larynx.

   Synonyms: piriform fossa, piriform recess

Translations

cavity between the pharynx and the larynx

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 梨狀竇／梨状窦 (lízhuàng dòu)

References

• “piriform recess”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.