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infectious mononucleosis

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noun Pathology.
  1. 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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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
  1. 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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infectious mononucleosis in Medicine

infectious mononucleosis

n.
  1. 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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