Pharyngitis

n. inflammation of the pharynx, inflammation of the throat

For the noisegrind band, see Sore Throat.See also Strep throat. Pharyngitis (far-in-jī' tis) is a painful inflammation of the pharynx, and is colloquially referred to as a sore throat. Infection of the tonsils, tonsillitis may occur simultaneously. The major cause is infection, of which about 90 re viral, the remainder caused by  bacterial infection and rarely oral thrush (fungal candidiasis e.g. in babies). Some cases of pharyngitis are caused by irritation from elements such as pollutants or chemical substances.
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Pharyngitis /phar·yn·gi·tis/ sore throat; inflammation of the pharynx.pharyngit´ic phar·yn·gi·tis n. Inflammation of the pharynx. phar yn·git ic adj. [more]Pharyngitis - Community and Resources

Noun
1. inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
(synonym) sore throat, raw throat
(hypernym) inflammatory disease
(hyponym) streptococcal sore throat, strep throat, streptococcus tonsilitis, septic sore throat, throat infection

(n.)
Inflammation of the pharynx.