pharyngitis
noun
phar·yn·gi·tis ˌfer-ən-ˈjī-təs 
ˌfa-rən-
plural pharyngitides ˌfer-ən-ˈji-tə-ˌdēz
ˌfa-rən-
: inflammation of the pharynx
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Having viral or bacterial pharyngitis or the Epstein-Barr virus may also increase a person’s risk. 
Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Nov. 2018 About 35 percent of retail visits for children are for pharyngitis — sore throats. Aaron E. Carroll, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2016
Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Nov. 2018 About 35 percent of retail visits for children are for pharyngitis — sore throats. Aaron E. Carroll, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2016 Word History
Etymology
borrowed from New Latin, from pharyng-, pharynx pharynx + -itis -itis
First Known Use
1826, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
pharyngitis
noun
phar·yn·gi·tis ˌfar-ən-ˈjīt-əs
plural pharyngitides -ˈjit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the pharynx (as from bacterial infection)