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pharyngitis

DEFINITIONS OF: pharyngitis

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n inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

Synonyms:
raw throat, sore throat
Types:
septic sore throat, strep throat, streptococcal sore throat, streptococcus tonsilitis, throat infection
an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
Type of:
inflammatory disease
a disease characterized by inflammation
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