sore throat

noun

, Pathology.

a painful or sensitive condition of the throat exaggerated by swallowing or talking, usually caused by bacteria or viruses; laryngitis; pharyngitis; tonsillitis.

First recorded in 1680–90

Polio is a stealthy infection, often producing no symptoms or perhaps a slight fever and a sore throat.

Leo flushed, and began again with a sore throat and a bad temper.

School-children at times have what appears to be mere sore throat but which is really diphtheria in the naturally immune.

If within the week any child shows signs of sore throat send it home immediately.

For instance, I would like to know just now whether turkey gobblers ever suffer from speaker's sore throat.

We were informed that the Carter who goes with the Team is ill of the sore Throat!

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