Inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Inflammation of the pharynx.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Side effects such as nausea, headaches, rhinitis, pharyngitis and dizziness occur in up to 7 % of cases.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the back of the throat , known as the the pharynx . It typically results in a sore throat and fever . Other symptoms may include a runny nose, cough , headache, a hoarse voice . Symptoms usually last three to five days. Complications ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pharyngitis \Phar`yn*gi"tis\, n. [NL. See Pharynx , and -itis .] (Med.) Inflammation of the pharynx.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1824, from stem of pharynx + -itis .

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. inflammation of the fauces and pharynx [syn: sore throat , raw throat ]