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laryngopharynx

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la·ryn·go·phar·ynx  (l-rngg-frngks)
n.
The portion of the pharynx just above the larynx.
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Noun1.laryngopharynx - the lower part of the pharynx
bodily cavity, cavum, cavity - (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
pharynx, throat - the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) has been linked to a variety of inflammatory conditions in the laryngopharynx, including vocal process granuloma, subglottic stenosis, polypoid corditis, and laryngeal carcinoma.
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Mucus gland tumors of the larynx and laryngopharynx.
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A patient who cannot tolerate tracheoscopy is asked to perform a throat-clear, which will bring any aspirated tracheal material back into the laryngopharynx.
Office evaluation of swallowing by Postma, Gregory N. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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