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infectious mononucleosis

–noun Pathology.
an acute, infectious form of mononucleosis associated with Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by sudden fever and a benign swelling of lymph nodes.
Also called glandular fever.


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1915–20
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Main Entry: infectious mononucleosis
Function: noun
: an acute infectious disease associated with Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by fever, swelling of lymph nodes,and lymphocytosis called also glandular fever, kissing disease, mono
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infectious mononucleosis n.
A common, acute, infectious disease, usually affecting young people, caused by Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, and lymphocyte abnormalities.

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