oropharyngeal

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English

Etymology

From oro- +‎ pharyngeal.

Pronunciation

Adjective

oropharyngeal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to both the mouth and the pharynx.
    Synonym: pharyngo-oral
  2. (anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the oropharynx.

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Noun

oropharyngeal (plural oropharyngeals)

  1. (informal, medicine) Ellipsis of oropharyngeal airway.: an adjunct device used to open and secure a patient's airway during emergencies.
    Synonyms: OPA, Guedel pattern airway

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