nasopharyngitis

noun

na·​so·​phar·​yn·​gi·​tis -ˌfar-ən-ˈjīt-əs How to pronounce nasopharyngitis (audio)
plural nasopharyngitides -ˈjit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce nasopharyngitis (audio)
: inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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“Nasopharyngitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nasopharyngitis. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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