adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Ellipsis of oropharyngeal airway (“an adjunct device used to open and secure a patient's airway during emergencies”). abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, informal

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to both the mouth and the pharynx. not-comparable, relational
2. 2
   Of or pertaining to the oropharynx. not-comparable, relational

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to or located near the oropharynx wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

buccopharyngealbuccopharyngealguedel pattern airwayopaopapharyngo oral

Etymology

From oro- + pharyngeal.

Related phrases

tracheal intubation

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