Human Body Systems

adjective relating to or concerned with the elimination of waste products from the body

• The excretory system is responsible for removing waste products from the body.
• I heard that the excretory system helps us get rid of stuff we don't need.
• My excretory system is working overtime after that big meal.
• His excretory habits are like clockwork, always on schedule.

adjective relating to or located in the pharynx, which is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity

• The pharyngeal muscles are responsible for swallowing and moving food from the mouth to the esophagus.
• I heard that a sore throat could be caused by pharyngeal irritation.
• My friend said he had a pharyngeal infection and it was really gross.
• Her words got stuck in her pharyngeal passage, unable to be spoken out loud.

adjective relating to the larynx, or voice box, in the throat

• The patient was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and will undergo treatment immediately.
• I heard that laryngeal issues can really affect your voice.
• I can't believe how bad my laryngeal sore throat is right now.
• His laryngeal protests against the decision were heard loud and clear.