phar·yn·gi·tis (f r  n-j  ts)n. Inflammation of the pharynx. |
pharyngitis [ˌfærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs]
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(Medicine / Pathology) inflammation of the pharynx
| pharyngitis (frn-jts) Inflammation of the pharynx, often a result of viral or bacterial infection, especially streptococcal bacteria. See also strep throat. |
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| Noun | 1. |  pharyngitis - inflammation of the fauces and pharynxinflammatory disease - a disease characterized by inflammation septic sore throat, strep throat, streptococcal sore throat, streptococcus tonsilitis, throat infection - an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus |
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