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infectious mononucleosis

infectious mononucleosis

4.2
A sickness caused by a virus that gives fever, sore throat, and swollen glands
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈfɛkʃəs ˌmɒnəˌnjuːkliˈoʊsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mononucleosis infecciosa
  • When infection with EBV occurs during adolescence and young adulthood, it is called infectious mononucleosis or mono.

Examples

  • Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and usually has a benign, self-limited clinical course.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The CDC states that infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, is a contagious disease.

  • In general, these are the treatment guidelines for infectious mononucleosis: Rest: Mono can cause severe fatigue.

    Blog text (25)

  • Infectious mononucleosis is estimated to occur in approximately 350 of every 100,000 adolescents.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Infectious mononucleosis, or "mono," is a viral infection that creates a gamut of clinical signs and symptoms in its victim.

    Blog text (25)

  • Infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as infectious mononucleosis, often presents with symptoms such as fever and swollen lymph nodes.

  • If you contract infectious mononucleosis, you may experience sore throat and extreme fatigue for several weeks.

  • Many college students are affected by infectious mononucleosis, which can disrupt their academic schedules.

Synonyms

mono
vsinfectious mononucleosis
  • Informal
15 7.4

An infection that causes fever, sore throat, tiredness, and swollen glands

is the formal clinical name rather than this casual label
mononucleosis
vsinfectious mononucleosis
  • Specialized
3 6.5

A disease you catch that causes fever, swollen glands, and long tiredness

is the clinical name used for that same illness
kissing disease
vsinfectious mononucleosis
  • Informal
1 3.7

An illness caused by a virus that spreads through saliva between people

is the clinical description focusing on symptoms and lab changes rather than transmission
glandular fever
vsinfectious mononucleosis
  • UK
4.2

An infectious illness that causes fever, tiredness, and swollen glands

focuses on acute infection signs and raised white blood cells

Surface Forms

infectious mononucleosis singular
infectious mononucleoses plural

Morphology

infectious + mononucleosis

This is a straightforward adjective + noun medical label: 'infectious' (can be passed person-to-person) simply modifies 'mononucleosis' (a viral illness with swollen lymph nodes and fatigue). The meaning is a direct combination of the constituents and follows common disease-naming patterns across languages, so a learner who knows both words will understand it.

Etymology

Infectious mononucleosis is named for what doctors see in the blood: mononucleosis means there are many white blood cells each with one large nucleus, and infectious means the illness can be 'passed between people'. So the name helps you remember that this spreading illness shows those unusual white blood cells and causes fever and swollen glands.