Author: Glossary
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Pharyngoplasty
Reparative surgery of the pharynx (e.g., to treat obstructive sleep apnea).
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Pharyngopathy
Any disorder of the pharynx.
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Pharyngoparalysis
Paralysis of the muscles of the pharynx.
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Pharyngo-oral
Concerning the pharynx and mouth.
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Pharyngomycosis
Disease of the pharynx caused by fungi.
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Pharyngomaxillary
Concerning the pharynx and maxillae.
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Pharyngography
Radiographical examination of the pharynx after ingestion of a contrast medium.
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Pharyngoesophageal
Concerning the pharynx and esophagus.
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Acute pharyngoconjunctival fever
An acute disease consisting of fever, pharyngitis, and conjunctivitis. Treatment is symptomatic.
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Streptococcal pharyngitis
A common bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils, especially in children between the ages of 5 and 15, typically characterized by fever, sore throat, painful swallowing, exudates on the tonsils, and swollen anterior cervical lymph nodes. The disease is caused by infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci and may be treated with a variety…