infectious mononucleosis
noun Pathology.
an acute, infectious form of mononucleosis associated with Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by sudden fever and a benign swelling of lymph nodes.
Also called
glandular fever.
Origin of infectious mononucleosis
First recorded in 1915–20
Words nearby infectious mononucleosis
British Dictionary definitions for infectious mononucleosis
infectious mononucleosis
noun
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 called: glandular fever
Medical definitions for infectious mononucleosis
infectious mononucleosis
n.
A common, acute, infectious disease, usually affecting young people, caused by Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, and lymphocyte abnormalities.