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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 canine hepatitis, infectious disease, infectious diseases, infectious hepatitis, infectious laryngotracheitis, infectious mononucleosis, infective, infecund, infelicitous, infelicity, infer
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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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