laryngopharyngeal

[luh-ring-goh-fuh-rin-jee-uhl, -juhl, -far-in-jee-uhl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving the larynx and pharynx.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laryngopharyngeal¹

First recorded in 1870–75; laryngo- + pharyngeal

Example Sentences

A small study has found that a plant-based diet is just as effective as proton pump inhibitors in treating laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR.

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The type of reflux most associated with voice issues is called laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, and it often doesn’t cause heartburn or nausea.

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