oropharynx
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noun \-ˈfa-riŋ(k)s\Definition of OROPHARYNX
: the part of the pharynx that is below the soft palate and above the epiglottis and is continuous with the mouth
First Known Use of OROPHARYNX
1887
oro·phar·ynx
noun \-ˈfar-iŋ(k)s\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; oro·pha·ryn·ges \-fə-ˈrin-(ˌ)jēz\ (audio pronunciation)also ; oro·phar·ynx·es
Medical Definition of OROPHARYNX
: the part of the pharynx that is below the soft palate and above the epiglottis and is continuous with the mouth
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