laryngopharyngeal

American  

[luh-ring-goh-fuh-rin-jee-uhl, -juhl, -far-in-jee-uhl] / ləˌrɪŋ goʊ fəˈrɪn dʒi əl, -dʒəl, -ˌfær ɪnˈdʒi əl /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of laryngopharyngeal

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.

From New York Times

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

From Time