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oropharynx

Syllabification: (o·ro·phar·ynx)
Pronunciation: /ˌôrōˈfariNGks/

Definition of oropharynx

noun (plural oropharynges /-fəˈrinjēz/ or oropharynxes)

Anatomy
  • the part of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the hyoid bone.

Derivatives

oropharyngeal

Pronunciation: /-fəˈrinj(ē)əl, -ˌfarənˈjēəl/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: formed irregularly from Latin os, -or 'mouth' + pharynx

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