1. relating to or involving both the mouth and nose
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The speech therapist evaluated the patient’s orinasal airflow patterns.
• Orinasal sounds are produced when air passes through both the oral and nasal cavities.
• The doctor examined the orinasal passages for any blockages.
• Certain speech disorders affect orinasal resonance.
• The audiologist measured orinasal acoustic properties during the assessment.