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单词 oropharynx
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Definition of oropharynx in English:

oropharynx

nounPlural oropharynxes, Plural oropharynges ˌɔːrə(ʊ)ˈfarɪŋksˌôrōˈferiNGks
Anatomy
  • The part of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the hyoid bone.

    〔剖〕口咽

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Patients then develop a maculopapular rash on the face, forearms, and mucous membranes of the oropharynx.
    • In addition to the vallate and fungiform papillae of the tongue, taste buds are found in the soft palate, oropharynx, and epiglottis.
    • Employees reported exposure to a green mist that was irritating to their eyes, nose, oropharynx, and lungs.
    • Changes in the mucosa of the oropharynx, including dry cracked lips or strawberry tongue
    • Pollutant-caused cancers are predominantly attributable to the use of tobacco products, and involve the lung, oropharynx, larynx, bladder, and kidney.

Derivatives

  • oropharyngeal

  • adjective ˌɔːrəʊfəˈrɪndʒɪəl
    Anatomy
    • Relating to the part of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the hyoid bone.

      〔剖〕口咽

      the oropharyngeal airway
      Example sentencesExamples
      • oropharyngeal flora
      • Abnormal oropharyngeal and oesophageal anatomy can be readily identified.
      • Lung cancer is common, as are oropharyngeal cancers, which are linked to tobacco chewing, a distinctive South Asian habit.
      • It is influenced by strength of oropharyngeal and laryngeal musculature.

Origin

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

Definition of oropharynx in US English:

oropharynx

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

    〔剖〕口咽

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In addition to the vallate and fungiform papillae of the tongue, taste buds are found in the soft palate, oropharynx, and epiglottis.
    • Patients then develop a maculopapular rash on the face, forearms, and mucous membranes of the oropharynx.
    • Changes in the mucosa of the oropharynx, including dry cracked lips or strawberry tongue
    • Pollutant-caused cancers are predominantly attributable to the use of tobacco products, and involve the lung, oropharynx, larynx, bladder, and kidney.
    • Employees reported exposure to a green mist that was irritating to their eyes, nose, oropharynx, and lungs.

Origin

Late 19th century: formed irregularly from Latin os, -or ‘mouth’ + pharynx.

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