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streptococcus tonsilitis

DEFINITIONS OF: streptococcus tonsilitis

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n an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus

Synonyms:
septic sore throat, strep throat, streptococcal sore throat, throat infection
Type of:
pharyngitis, raw throat, sore throat
inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
infection
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
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