septic sore throat


noun Pathology.

an acute, toxic, streptococcus infection of the throat producing fever, tonsillitis, and other serious effects.

Origin of septic sore throat

First recorded in 1920–25

Medical definitions for septic sore throat

septic sore throat

n.

An infection of the throat caused by hemolytic streptococci and marked by fever and inflammation of the tonsils. strep throat