Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-oh-far-ingks, ohr-]
- /ˌɔr oʊˈfær ɪŋks, ˌoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [awr-oh-far-ingks, ohr-]
- /ˌɔr oʊˈfær ɪŋks, ˌoʊr-/
Definitions of oropharyngeal word
- noun plural oropharyngeal the part of the pharynx between the soft palate and the upper edge of the epiglottis. 1
- noun plural oropharyngeal the pharynx as distinguished from the nasopharynx and laryngeal pharynx. 1
- noun oropharyngeal Of or pertaining to both the mouth and the pharynx. 1
- adjective oropharyngeal relating to the oropharynx 0
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Origin of oropharyngeal
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; oro-2 + pharynx
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Parts of speech for Oropharyngeal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oropharyngeal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oropharyngeal usage trend in Literature
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- what is oropharyngeal lymph tissue?
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