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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. digestive system diseases
  3. gastrointestinal diseases
  4. esophageal diseases
  5. gastroesophageal reflux
  6. laryngopharyngeal reflux
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. digestive system diseases
  3. gastrointestinal diseases
  4. esophageal diseases
  5. gastroesophageal reflux
  6. laryngopharyngeal reflux

Preferred term

laryngopharyngeal reflux

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Back flow of gastric contents to the laryngopharynx where it comes in contact with tissues of the upper aerodigestive tract. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is an extraesophageal manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • gastric regurgitation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/256442

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