infectious mononucleosis

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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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Also called glandular fever.

Origin of infectious mononucleosis

First recorded in 1915–20

Words nearby infectious mononucleosis

infectious diseases, infectious eczematoid dermatitis, infectious endocarditis, infectious hepatitis, infectious laryngotracheitis, infectious mononucleosis, infectious papilloma virus, infectious polyneuritis, infectious warts virus, infective, infective embolism

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How to use infectious mononucleosis in a sentence

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(b) Acute infectious diseases, especially rheumatism and typhoid fever.
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Predominance of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (pus-corpuscles) points to an acute infectious process (Fig. 117).
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The usual cause of acute infectious conjunctivitis, especially in cities, seems to be the Koch-Weeks bacillus.
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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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Medical definitions for infectious mononucleosis

infectious mononucleosis

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.