fauces
noun
the cavity at the back of the mouth, leading into the pharynx.
faucial
-
a word derived from
fauces.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In severe cases of scarlet fever the Schneiderian as well as the faucial surface is covered with it, so that it can be readily seen on inspecting the anterior nares.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Adenoids are frequently associated with hypertrophy of the faucial tonsils, and the patient often suffers from granular pharyngitis and chronic nasal catarrh.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
This state of the buccal and faucial membrane continues throughout the disease.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Direct laryngoscopy for diagnosis is indicated in every child having laryngeal diphtheria without faucial membrane.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Chevalier Jackson
The following mixture is also beneficial for local treatment when the faucial surface is foul and offensive from the exudations and secretions.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
