pharyngitis

[ far-in-jahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

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

pharyngitis

/ ˌfærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the pharynx

pharyngitis

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pharyngitis¹

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

Example Sentences

Group A Streptococcus is a global human pathogen that leads to a wide range of infections from illnesses such as mild pharyngitis and impetigo to invasive diseases such as toxic shock syndrome, necrotising fasciitis, and cellulitis.

From Science Daily

Mena won Portugal's selection process despite having pharyngitis, so imagine what she'll be capable of in Liverpool.

From BBC

Group A Streptococcus bacteria can cause more mild but still painful illness — such as streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly referred to as strep throat.

From Los Angeles Times

The authors took measures to statistically account for differences between the various illnesses, he continued, but the study “mixes up clinical conditions that should be treated with antibiotics — strep throat, otitis media — with those that should not be — colds, acute bronchitis, viral pharyngitis.”

From New York Times

He had received a negative antibody test and was given penicillin for pharyngitis, his son recalled.

From New York Times