Passavant, Philippas G.

Passavant,

Philippas G., German physician, 1815-1893. Passavant bar - Synonym(s): Passavant cushionPassavant cushion - a prominence on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx formed by contraction of the superior constrictor of the pharynx during swallowing. Synonym(s): Passavant bar; Passavant pad; Passavant ridgePassavant pad - Synonym(s): Passavant cushionPassavant ridge - Synonym(s): Passavant cushion