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pharyngitis

American  
[far-in-jahy-tis] / ˌfær ɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

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

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

Etymology

Origin of pharyngitis

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

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