microaspiration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The unintentional aspiration of very small amounts of reflux material, especially as a cause of laryngeal inflammation and bronchorrhea

Word forms

microaspiration microaspirations

Etymology

From micro- + aspiration.

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