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.

词汇	oropharynx
释义	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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