Infectious Mononucleosis (Noun)
Meaning
An acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis after complaining of persistent fatigue and swollen lymph nodes.
- Infectious mononucleosis is often referred to as the "kissing disease" due to its potential transmission through saliva.
- After a thorough examination, the doctor confirmed that the college student had contracted infectious mononucleosis.
- The symptoms of infectious mononucleosis can be severe, but most people recover within a few weeks of rest and proper care.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that infectious mononucleosis is most commonly found in teenagers and young adults.