Definition of "epipharyngeal" in Englisch

adjective

1. (anatomy) Pertaining to, or located at, the segments above the epibranchial in the branchial arches of fishes.

   • epipharyngeal bar
   • epipharyngeal gland
   • epipharyngeal groove
   • epipharyngeal margin
   • epipharyngeal placode
   • epipharyngeal wall

noun

1. An epipharyngeal bone or cartilage.