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- DictionaryPhar·yn·gi·tis/ˌferənˈjīdəs/
noun
- 1. inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat.
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Pharyngitis is inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx. It typically results in a sore throat and fever. Other symptoms may include a runny nose, cough, headache, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes, and a hoarse voice. Symptoms usually last 3–5 days, but can be longer depending on cause. Complications can include sinusitis and acute otitis media. Pharyngitis is a type ... Wikipedia