septic sore throat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of septic sore throat
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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He also had a graver affliction, septic sore throat, and there was danger that the Streptococcus haemolyticus might get into his blood stream.
From Time Magazine Archive
They may resemble diphtheria, septic sore throat, syphilis.
From Time Magazine Archive
Bacteriologists for years suspected streptococci, the great family of germs responsible for scarlet fever, septic sore throat, erysipelas, childbed fever.
From Time Magazine Archive
There is some reason to believe that organisms coming from cases of garget have been responsible for the extensive outbreaks of septic sore throat that have occurred in some parts of the country.
From Outlines of dairy bacteriology A concise manual for the use of students in dairying by Hastings, Edwin George
When inhaled thymol is most useful against septic sore throat, especially during scarlet fever.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
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