Oropharyngeal
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɔː.ɹəʊ.fəˈɹɪn.d͡ʒi.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oropharyngeal is an adjective meaning (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to both the mouth and the pharynx.
Meaning
(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to both the mouth and the pharynx.
More Meanings
- (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the oropharynx.
- (informal, medicine) Ellipsis of oropharyngeal airway (“an adjunct device used to open and secure a patient's airway during emergencies”).
Word Forms
- oropharyngeals
Synonyms for oropharyngeal
Depending on context, synonyms include pharyngo-oral, OPA.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dysphagia, oropharyngoesophageal, orohypopharyngeal, pharyngo-oral, orofacial, glossopharyngeal.
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