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One day after arriving in the U.S. from Liberia, the person developed a sore throat, fever, and tiredness, which prompted them to visit a New Jersey hospital, a report by the WHO explains.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Mycoplasma infections start off pretty generically, with a headache, a sore throat, a low fever and chills.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
And the pain associated with strep throat is usually more intense than the pain associated with a typical sore throat.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Mold exposure can lead to various symptoms, including skin irritation, a sore throat, and constant headaches.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1629, in the meaning defined above
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“Sore throat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sore%20throat. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
sore throat
noun
: a throat that is painful because of inflammation
Medical Definition
sore throat
noun
: painful throat due to inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
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