pharyngitis
/ˌfɛrɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation or infection of the pharynx, causing a sore throat.
- He missed three days of school because of a bad case of pharyngitis.
- Pharyngitis often causes pain when swallowing and a scratchy feeling in the throat.
- The doctor diagnosed her with pharyngitis and recommended rest and warm tea.