oro-pharynx

A form of oropharynx — The oral part of the pharynx, reaching from the uvula to the level of the hyoid bone.

Meanings

nounoro-pharynx (plural oro-pharynxes or oro-pharynges)

plural oro-pharynxes · plural oro-pharynges

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of oropharynx.
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APA

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Chicago

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