pharyngitis

American  

[far-in-jahy-tis] / ˌfær ɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

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

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pharyngitis British  

/ ˌfærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the pharynx

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pharyngitis Scientific  

/ făr′ĭn-jī′tĭs /

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

2. See also strep throat

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Etymology

Origin of pharyngitis

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

Compare meaning

How does pharyngitis compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• pharyngitis vs. laryngitis
• pharyngitis vs. tonsillitis

Example Sentences

Group A Streptococcus bacteria can cause more mild but still painful illness — such as streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly referred to as strep throat.

From Los Angeles Times

He had received a negative antibody test and was given penicillin for pharyngitis, his son recalled.

From Seattle Times

It turned out to be pharyngitis, but the damage was done.

From New York Times

Not a classic pharyngitis, rather a sort of aching pain which was intermittent.

From Salon

The symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis, “strep throat”, a bacterial infection, are similar, but likely to be more severe, and possibly accompanied by a high temperature or feeling hot and shivery.

From The Guardian