pharyngitis

[ far-in-jahy-tis ]

nounPathology.
  1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx; sore throat.

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Origin of pharyngitis

1
First recorded in 1835–45; pharyng- + -itis

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British Dictionary definitions for pharyngitis

pharyngitis

/ (ˌfærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs) /


noun
  1. inflammation of the pharynx

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Scientific definitions for pharyngitis

pharyngitis

[ făr′ĭn-jītĭs ]


  1. Inflammation of the pharynx, often a result of viral or bacterial infection, especially streptococcal bacteria. See also strep throat.

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