Inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

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 ...

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

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.

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

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

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.