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