Oral Cavity (Noun)
Meaning
The opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; "he stuffed his mouth with candy".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dentist inspected the patient's oral cavity for any signs of decay or damage.
- She covered her oral cavity with her hand to hide the missing tooth.
- The anatomy textbook included a detailed illustration of the human oral cavity.
- He had been advised not to eat anything too hot, as his oral cavity was still sensitive after the dental surgery.
- The coach instructed the singer to open her oral cavity wide and let the sound resonate.