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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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After burrowing into the lungs, they move up to the pharynx , where they are swallowed.
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Cocainization of the pharynx relieves the pain in some; when positive, this test confirms the diagnosis.
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Infection Purulent infection of the cervical muscle planes can occur, the infection usually originating from foci in pharynx or mouth.
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It can also lead to certain cancers, notably of the mouth, pharynx and oesophagus.
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Smoking is also implicated in cancers of the bladder, pancreas, larynx, mouth, oesophagus, pharynx and kidney.
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The pharynx and right side of the neck were heavily swollen.
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The ears were examined and the presence or absence of fluid was noted before inspection of the case notes or pharynx .