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Oropharyngeal

Definition:

Relating to or involving the mouth and the pharynx.

Noun:

The oropharyngeal cavity is the part of the throat situated behind the mouth.

Example sentence: The oropharyngeal cavity plays a vital role in the process of swallowing.

Adjective:

An oropharyngeal infection can cause discomfort and difficulty in speaking or swallowing.

Example sentence: The patient presented with symptoms of acute oropharyngeal inflammation.

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