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strep throat

 
pronunciation:
strep throt
part of speech: noun
definition: an infection of the throat caused by a certain type of bacteria called "streptococcal bacteria." A person with strep throat will usually have a sore throat, painful swallowing, and a fever. Strep throat can be serious.