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pharyngitis

/ˌfærɪŋˈaɪtɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does pharyngitis mean?

noun

Inflammation of the pharynx, often caused by a viral or bacterial infection.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed her with pharyngitis and prescribed antibiotics to help clear up the infection."

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