infectious mononucleosis

noun

, Pathology.

1. an acute, infectious form of mononucleosis associated with Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by sudden fever and a benign swelling of lymph nodes.

infectious mononucleosis

noun

1. an acute infectious disease, caused by Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen and painful lymph nodes, and abnormal lymphocytes in the blood Also calledglandular fever

Word History and Origins

Origin of infectious mononucleosis¹

First recorded in 1915–20