Definition

The section of the throat located between the soft palate and the epiglottis, connecting the mouth to the throat.

Example

The doctor examined the oropharynx to check for any signs of infection.

Conversation

I was reading about the oropharynx in my biology class yesterday.

Oh really? What did you find interesting about it?

It's fascinating how it's the part of the throat that connects to the mouth.

Yeah, I never realized how important the oropharynx is for swallowing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oropharynx → It is formed from "oro-" (from Greek "oros", meaning mouth) and "pharynx" (from Greek "pharynx", meaning throat). The word refers to the part of the throat located at the back of the mouth.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'mouth' ('oro-') and the 'throat' ('pharynx') coming together to form the oropharynx, which is the area at the back of your mouth that connects to your throat.

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