oropharynx

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːrə(ʊ)ˈfarɪŋks/

noun (plural oropharynges or oropharynxes)

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

Derivatives

oropharyngeal

adjective

Origin:

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