upper respiratory
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upper respiratory

adjective

Definition of UPPER RESPIRATORY

: of, affecting, or being the part of the respiratory system that includes the nose, nasal passages, and nasopharynx <upper respiratory tract> <upper respiratory infection>

First Known Use of UPPER RESPIRATORY

1950

upper respiratory

adjective    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of UPPER RESPIRATORY

: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract <upper respiratory infection>

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