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aerodigestive

adjective

aero·​di·​ges·​tive ˌer-ō-dī-ˈje-stiv, -də- How to pronounce aerodigestive (audio)
: of, relating to, including, or affecting both the respiratory and digestive tracts
… the health risks associated with chronic cannabis use may include chronic bronchitis, impaired lung function, and increased risks of cancers of the aerodigestive tract.Michael T. Lynskey et al., The Journal of the American Medical Association
aerodigestive cancer

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“Aerodigestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/aerodigestive. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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