pharyngitis

[ far-in-jahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx; sore throat.

pharyngitis

/ ˌfærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the pharynx

pharyngitis

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pharyngitis¹

First recorded in 1835–45; pharyng- + -itis

Example Sentences

Chronic urticaria and granular pharyngitis are not rare in gouty families.

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Its special uses are in ulceration of the mouth or tongue (ulcerative stomatitis), tonsillitis and pharyngitis.

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We will see that the scarlatinous poison sometimes causes pharyngitis or nephritis without producing the general disease.

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In severe scarlatinous pharyngitis the inflammation is apt to extend along the Eustachian tube, causing its occlusion.

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An epidemic of diphtheria is accompanied by a great number of cases of pharyngitis.

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