Buccopharyngeal
/ˌbʌkoʊˌfærɪnˈdʒiːəl/noun
Relating to the mouth and pharynx.
Did you know?Buccopharyngeal is a modern medical compound from Latin and Greek roots, showing how scientific language can sound almost ritualistic even when it simply names body parts.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
βοῦς / βῦσσα?
“Not applicable here”
Latin
Latin
bucca
“cheek, mouth”
Ancient Greek
Greek
pharynx
“throat, gullet”
Modern Scientific Latin
Latin
buccopharyngealis
“pertaining to the mouth and pharynx”
Modern English
English
buccopharyngeal
“relating to the mouth and pharynx”