noun
- plural form of mononucleosis, an infectious disease characterized by fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor explained that there are different types of mononucleoses.
- Cases of mononucleoses often spike during the school year.
- The clinic has treated several mononucleoses this semester.
- Both viral and bacterial mononucleoses can cause similar symptoms.
- The health department tracks outbreaks of mononucleoses in colleges.