Noun: streptococcal sore throat
- An infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
"The doctor prescribed antibiotics for her streptococcal sore throat";
- strep throat [N. Amer], streptococcus tonsilitis, septic sore throat, throat infection
Type of: infection, pharyngitis, raw throat, sore throat
Encyclopedia: Streptococcal sore throat