pharyngitis

noun

phar·yn·gi·tis | \ ˌfer-ən-ˈjī-təs

, ˌfa-rən-\

plural pharyngitides\ ˌfer-ən-ˈji-tə-ˌdēz

, ˌfa-rən- \

Definition of pharyngitis

: inflammation of the pharynx

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Having viral or bacterial pharyngitis or the Epstein-Barr virus may also increase a person’s risk. — Korin Miller, SELF, "A 23-Year-Old College Student Died From Lemierre Syndrome, a Rare Infection She Thought Was Tonsillitis," 6 Nov. 2018 About 35 percent of retail visits for children are for pharyngitis — sore throats. — Aaron E. Carroll, New York Times, "The Undeniable Convenience and Reliability of Retail Health Clinics," 12 Apr. 2016

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pharyngitis

noun

phar·yn·gi·tis | \ ˌfar-ən-ˈjīt-əs

plural pharyngitides\ -ˈjit-ə-ˌdēz

: inflammation of the pharynx (as from bacterial infection)