OROPHARYNX

oropharynx

(noun) cavity formed by the pharynx at the back of the mouth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oropharynx (plural oropharynxes or oropharynges)

(anatomy) The oral part of the pharynx, reaching from the uvula to the level of the hyoid bone.

Synonyms

• mesopharynx

Source: Wiktionary



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