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hypopharyngeal cancer

Meaning of hypopharyngeal cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the hypopharynx (the bottom part of the throat).

Definition of hypopharyngeal cancer

Cancer that forms in tissues of the hypopharynx (the bottom part of the throat). The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in flat cells lining the hypopharynx).

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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