faucalization

== English == === Etymology === From faucal +‎ -ize +‎ -ation. === Adjective === faucalization (comparative more faucalization, superlative most faucalization) (phonetics) Simultaneous ontraction the palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus muscles, which has the effects of: vertically expanding and laterally constricting the pharyngeal cavity, of constricting the oropharyngeal isthmus, and of raising the pharynx relative to the larynx. Faucalization with vocalization produces Faucalized voice. ==== Related terms ==== faucal faucalize faucalized