noun
- inflammation of the pharynx (throat), typically causing a sore throat
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with pharyngitis after examining her throat.
- Viral pharyngitis is more common than bacterial pharyngitis.
- He stayed home from work due to severe pharyngitis.
- Antibiotics are only prescribed for bacterial pharyngitis.
- The symptoms of pharyngitis include throat pain and difficulty swallowing.
- Strep throat is a type of bacterial pharyngitis.