pharyngitis

Meanings

• Noun

  Inflammation of the pharynx, which is the part of the throat at the back of the nasal cavity and below the nasal sinuses.

  - "He was diagnosed with pharyngitis and prescribed antibiotics."
  - "The symptoms of pharyngitis include sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing."

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Synonyms

raw throat , sore throat

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Variants

List of all variants of pharyngitis that leads to same result
pharyngitides , pharyngitis

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Etymology

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From the Greek words pharynx (throat) and -itis (inflammation)

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Trivia

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1. Pharyngitis is a common condition, particularly among children.

2. The symptoms of pharyngitis can be similar to those of the common cold, but pharyngitis is caused by a bacterial infection, not a virus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Strep throat: A common bacterial infection caused by group A streptococcus, which primarily affects the throat and is characterized by symptoms such as sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing. Pharyngitis is a type of strep throat.

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Culture

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Pharyngitis is a common bacterial infection, and it is often referred to as strep throat due to the fact that group A streptococcus is a common cause. It is often depicted in literature and media as a painful and debilitating condition.

How to Memorize "pharyngitis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sore throat and swollen tonsils, which are common symptoms of pharyngitis.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word pharyngitis with the throat and inflammation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx, which is the part of the throat.

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