noun
- an infectious disease caused by a virus, characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with mononucleosis after she complained of extreme fatigue.
- Mononucleosis is commonly spread through saliva, earning it the nickname ‘kissing disease.’
- He missed three weeks of school due to mononucleosis.
- The symptoms of mononucleosis can last for several weeks.
- College students are particularly susceptible to mononucleosis outbreaks.
- Rest and fluids are the primary treatments for mononucleosis.