n.口咽

The oropharynx is the middle part of the throat, behind the mouth and nasal cavity.
咽喉部是口腔和鼻腔后方喉咙的中间部分。
During swallowing, food passes through the oropharynx before entering the esophagus.
吞咽时，食物会经过咽喉部然后进入食道。
The tonsils and adenoids are located in the oropharynx and help to protect against infections.
扁桃体和腺样体位于咽喉部，有助于防止感染。
Infections of the oropharynx can lead to sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen glands.
咽喉部的感染可能导致喉咙痛、吞咽困难以及淋巴结肿大。
HPV infection is a risk factor for certain types of cancer that can develop in the oropharynx.
人乳头瘤病毒感染是某些在咽喉部可能发生的癌症的风险因素。
A dentist may examine the oropharynx during a routine dental check-up to screen for oral cancer.
牙医在常规牙科检查中可能会检查咽喉部以筛查口腔癌。
Speech therapists often assess the function of the oropharynx when treating patients with speech disorders.
语言病理学家在治疗言语障碍患者时，通常会对咽喉部的功能进行评估。
The oropharynx plays a crucial role in both breathing and vocalization.
咽喉部在呼吸和发声过程中都发挥着关键作用。
Biopsies may be taken from lesions in the oropharynx to diagnose conditions like throat cancer.
可能需要从咽喉部的病变处取活检样本来诊断诸如喉癌等疾病。
Proper cleaning of the oropharynx helps prevent the formation of bacteria and fungi that cause bad breath.
正确清洁咽喉部有助于防止导致口臭的细菌和真菌形成。