Septic Sore Throat (Noun)
Meaning
An infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a septic sore throat and prescribed a course of antibiotics to combat the bacterial infection.
- A septic sore throat can cause severe symptoms such as high fever, difficulty swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes.
- If left untreated, a septic sore throat can lead to serious complications like rheumatic fever and kidney inflammation.
- The doctor explained that the septic sore throat was caused by a group A streptococcal infection and would need to be treated promptly.
- Symptoms of a septic sore throat may include a severe sore throat, white patches on the tonsils, and swollen, tender lymph nodes in the neck.