Nasopharyngitis
/ˌneɪ.soʊˌfær.ɪnˈdʒaɪ.tɪs/noun
Inflammation of the nasal passages and the pharynx.
Did you know?The roots of 'nasopharyngitis' reveal a deep connection to the ancient Greek understanding of the body's channels, linking breath and voice to health.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
nasos
“nose”
Ancient Greek
Greek
pharynx
“throat”
Ancient Greek
Greek
itis
“inflammation”
Middle English
English
nasal
“related to the nose”
Modern English
English
nasopharyngitis
“medical term for nasal and throat inflammation”