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postnasal drip

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post·​na·​sal drip | \ ˈpōst-ˌnā-zəl- How to pronounce postnasal drip (audio) \

Definition of postnasal drip

: flow of mucous secretion from the posterior part of the nasal cavity onto the wall of the pharynx occurring usually as a chronic accompaniment of an allergic state

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 Instead, the real culprits are invisible, microscopic bacteria that hang out around your tongue and gums, feasting on tiny bits of food, postnasal drip and even oral tissues. — Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian, "The History and Science Behind Your Terrible Breath," 13 Feb. 2017

First Known Use of postnasal drip

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

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postnasal drip

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Medical Definition of postnasal drip

: flow of mucous secretion from the posterior part of the nasal cavity onto the wall of the pharynx occurring usually as a chronic accompaniment of an allergic state or a viral infection

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