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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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