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Noun: throat infection
  1. An infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
    - 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