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post-nasal drip

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The accumulation in the throat or back of the nose of excessive mucus produced by the sinuses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: otolaryngology

Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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Synonyms: upper airway cough syndrome

Antonyms: none provided

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