Pharyngitis
[far-in-jahy-tis] /ˌfær ɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs/
noun, Pathology.
1.
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the ; sore throat.
/ˌfærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
noun
1.
inflammation of the pharynx
n.
1824, from stem of pharynx + -itis.
pharyngitis phar·yn·gi·tis (fār’ĭn-jī’tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the pharynx.
phar’yn·git’ic (-jĭt’ĭk) adj.
pharyngitis
(fār’ĭn-jī’tĭs)
Inflammation of the pharynx, often a result of viral or bacterial infection, especially streptococcal bacteria. See also strep throat.
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