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fauces

fauces

1 9.9
The space at the back of the mouth that leads to the throat
  • noun
  • /ˈfɔːsiːz/
  • Specialized
: fauces
  • You can see the fauces when you open your mouth wide.

Examples

  • Tonsillitis often affects the fauces and nearby tissues.

  • The doctor examined his fauces for any signs of infection.

  • Inflammation of the fauces can cause discomfort when swallowing.

  • The doctor examined the patient's fauces for signs of infection.

  • The doctor examined his fauces for any signs of infection.

  • Inflammation of the fauces can cause discomfort when swallowing.

  • You can see the fauces when you open your mouth wide.

Surface Forms

fauces singular
fauces plural

Etymology

Fauces comes from the Latin word fauces, which meant 'throat' or 'narrow entrance'. Think of it as the small passage at the back of your mouth that leads into the throat, which is exactly what the word means today.