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

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Example Sentences

Mena won Portugal's selection process despite having pharyngitis, so imagine what she'll be capable of in Liverpool.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023

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 • Dec. 29, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2020

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

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2020

Cold applied over the great vessels of the neck promptly abstracts heat from the blood, while it diminishes the pharyngitis, adenitis, and cellulitis; which is an important gain.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various