pharyngitis

[ far-in-jahy-tis ]
/ ˌfær ɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun Pathology.

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

Origin of pharyngitis

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

Words nearby pharyngitis

pharyngeal vein, pharyngealize, pharyngectomy, pharyngemphraxis, pharyngismus, pharyngitis, pharyngo-, pharyngocele, pharyngoconjunctival fever, pharyngodynia, pharyngoepiglottic

Example sentences from the Web for pharyngitis

British Dictionary definitions for pharyngitis

pharyngitis
/ (ˌfærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs) /

noun

inflammation of the pharynx

Medical definitions for pharyngitis

pharyngitis
[ făr′ĭn-jī′tĭs ]

n.

Inflammation of the pharynx.

Other words from pharyngitis

phar′yn•git′ic (-jĭt′ĭk) adj.

Scientific definitions for pharyngitis

pharyngitis
[ făr′ĭn-jī′tĭs ]

Inflammation of the pharynx, often a result of viral or bacterial infection, especially streptococcal bacteria. See also strep throat.