Mono (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 doctor suspected that her patient had contracted mono from her infected classmate who suffered from fatigue and sore throat.
- People who suffer from mono usually undergo a period of rest and take plenty of fluids to combat fatigue.
- Mono, also known as glandular fever, can cause exhaustion that lasts for months if not properly managed.
- Due to a mono diagnosis, Sarah had to postpone her graduation because she was extremely weak.
- The infected individual is advised to refrain from kissing anyone temporarily to prevent the potential transmission of mono.