OROPHARYNGEAL

oropharyngeal

(adjective) of or relating to or located near the oropharynx

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

oropharyngeal (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to both the mouth and the pharynx

Of or pertaining to the oropharynx

Synonyms

• (EMS): OPA, Guedel pattern airway

Noun

oropharyngeal (plural oropharyngeals)

(informal, medical) Oropharyngeal airway, an adjunct device used to open and secure a patient's airway during emergencies

Source: Wiktionary