streptococcal sore throat
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streptococcal sore throat — noun an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus • Syn: ↑strep throat, ↑streptococcus tonsilitis, ↑septic sore throat, ↑throat infection • Hypernyms: ↑sore throat, ↑pharyngitis, ↑ra … Useful english dictionary
streptococcal sore throat — (strep to kok al) One of the most common bacterial infections of humans. It is commonly referred to as strep throat. The disease is spread by droplets of saliva or nasal secretions and is caused by Streptococcus spp. (particularly group A… … Dictionary of microbiology
sore throat — noun inflammation of the fauces and pharynx • Syn: ↑pharyngitis, ↑raw throat • Hypernyms: ↑inflammatory disease • Hyponyms: ↑streptococcal sore throat, ↑strep throat, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
epidemic streptococcal sore throat — streptococcal pharyngitis … Medical dictionary
septic sore throat — noun an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus • Syn: ↑streptococcal sore throat, ↑strep throat, ↑streptococcus tonsilitis, ↑throat infection • Hypernyms: ↑sore throat, ↑pharyngitis, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
sore throat — Pathol. a painful or sensitive condition of the throat exaggerated by swallowing or talking, usually caused by bacteria or viruses; laryngitis; pharyngitis; tonsillitis. [1680 90] * * * ▪ pathology painful inflammation of the passage from… … Universalium
septic sore throat — n STREP THROAT * * * streptococcal pharyngitis … Medical dictionary
Streptococcal pharyngitis — Infobox Disease Name = PAGENAME Caption = DiseasesDB = 12507 ICD10 = ICD10|J|02|0|j|00 ICD9 = ICD9|034.0 ICDO = OMIM = MedlinePlus = 000639 eMedicineSubj = med eMedicineTopic = 1811 MeshID = Streptococcal pharyngitis or streptococcal sore throat… … Wikipedia
streptococcal pharyngitis — an acute variety caused by infection with Streptococcus pyogenes; it occurs in epidemics and is usually spread by droplets or in air, although it can also be spread by direct contact and in food. Characteristics include intense local hyperemia,… … Medical dictionary
throat infection — noun an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus • Syn: ↑streptococcal sore throat, ↑strep throat, ↑streptococcus tonsilitis, ↑septic sore throat • Hypernyms: ↑sore throat, ↑pharyngitis, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
