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infectious mononucleosis

noun

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

infectious mononucleosis

noun

  1. an acute infectious disease, caused by Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen and painful lymph nodes, and abnormal lymphocytes in the blood Also calledglandular fever

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Word History and Origins

Origin of infectious mononucleosis1

First recorded in 1915–20

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