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infectious mononucleosis

noun Pathology.

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

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  2. infectious eczematoid dermatitis,
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  7. infectious polyneuritis,
  8. infectious warts virus,
  9. infective,
  10. infective embolism

Origin of infectious mononucleosis

First recorded in 1915–20
Also called glandular fever.
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British Dictionary definitions for infectious mononucleosis

infectious mononucleosis

noun

an acute infectious disease, caused by Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen and painful lymph nodes, and abnormal lymphocytes in the bloodAlso called: glandular fever
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Medicine definitions for infectious mononucleosis

infectious mononucleosis

n.

A common, acute, infectious disease, usually affecting young people, caused by Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, and lymphocyte abnormalities.
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