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Oropharynx is an English word with synonyms like cavity or cavum. Below you'll find 6 example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Oropharynx in a sentence

Oropharynx meaning

The oral part of the pharynx, reaching from the uvula to the level of the hyoid bone.

Synonyms of Oropharynx

cavity bodily cavity cavum

Related words

Other words often associated with Oropharynx or its synonyms:

structure space hole pit decay caries hollow

Using Oropharynx

  • The main meaning on this page is: The oral part of the pharynx, reaching from the uvula to the level of the hyoid bone.
  • Useful related words include: cavity, bodily cavity, cavum.
  • In the example corpus, oropharynx often appears in combinations such as: the oropharynx.

Context around Oropharynx

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 1 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

passage 1×

Sentence patterns with Oropharynx

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

from the oropharynx to the 1× of the oropharynx 1× of the oropharynx as the 1× of the oropharynx passage 1× the oropharynx is the 1× to the oropharynx and back 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

nasal obstruction often 1× oral sensation taste 1× severe tmd restricts 1× the average length 1× the oropharynx is 1× this mechanism is 1×

Common sentence endings:

adult females 60g 1× behind the mouth 1× of the oropharynx 1× of the tongue 1× relaxes in sleep 1× the oropharynx passage 1×

Words around Oropharynx

Just before it in the word index:

oropharyngeal 5 oropeza 8 oropesa 9 orop 2 oronto 2 orontes 3

Just after it in the word index:

oropouche 6 oropune 2 oroqen 2 ororo 8 oros 3 orosa 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 8 aacc 8 aacs 8 aafes 8 aankh 8 aapp 8

Corpus analysis for Oropharynx

  • In this selection, "oropharynx" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 24.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, passage stand out and add context to how "oropharynx" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include from the oropharynx to the and of the oropharynx. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "oropharynx" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with oropharynx

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The oropharynx is the part of the throat directly behind the mouth. (12 words)

Nasal obstruction Often, correction of the nasal passages needs to be performed in addition to correction of the oropharynx passage. (20 words)

This mechanism is exacerbated by alcohol consumption, as well as other chemicals that result in reduced myotonic status of the oropharynx. (21 words)

Longer example sentences

Oral sensation, taste, and salivation (IX) Deviating uvula due to cranial nerve IX lesion The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) innervates the stylopharyngeus muscle and provides sensory innervation to the oropharynx and back of the tongue. (34 words)

The average length of the human tongue from the oropharynx to the tip is 10 cm. citation The average weight of the human tongue from adult males is 70g and for adult females 60g. (34 words)

Severe TMD restricts oral airway opening, and can result in a retrognathic posture that results in glossal blockage of the oropharynx as the tongue relaxes in sleep. (27 words)

Example sentences (6)

The oropharynx is the part of the throat directly behind the mouth.

Nasal obstruction Often, correction of the nasal passages needs to be performed in addition to correction of the oropharynx passage.

Oral sensation, taste, and salivation (IX) Deviating uvula due to cranial nerve IX lesion The glossopharyngeal nerve (IX) innervates the stylopharyngeus muscle and provides sensory innervation to the oropharynx and back of the tongue.

Severe TMD restricts oral airway opening, and can result in a retrognathic posture that results in glossal blockage of the oropharynx as the tongue relaxes in sleep.

The average length of the human tongue from the oropharynx to the tip is 10 cm. citation The average weight of the human tongue from adult males is 70g and for adult females 60g.

This mechanism is exacerbated by alcohol consumption, as well as other chemicals that result in reduced myotonic status of the oropharynx.

Common combinations with oropharynx

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "oropharynx" in a sentence?
An example: "The oropharynx is the part of the throat directly behind the mouth." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "oropharynx" from authentic English texts.
What does "oropharynx" mean?
Oropharynx means: The oral part of the pharynx, reaching from the uvula to the level of the hyoid bone.
What are synonyms of "oropharynx"?
Common synonyms of "oropharynx" include: cavity, bodily cavity, cavum.
How many example sentences with "oropharynx" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 6 example sentences with "oropharynx", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.