sore throat n painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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pain at the back of the mouth, commonly due to bacterial or viral infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis) or the pharynx (pharyngitis). If infection persists the lymph nodes in the neck may become tender and enlarged (cervical adenitis).
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(sor thrōt) 1. pharyngitis. 2. faucitis.Medical dictionary. 2011.