streptococcus tonsilitis

Definitions of streptococcus tonsilitis
  1. noun
    an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
    synonyms: septic sore throat, strep throat, streptococcal sore throat, throat infection
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    type of:
    pharyngitis, raw throat, sore throat
    inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
    infection
    the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
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