noun
mononucleosis
mah-noh-noo-klee-OH-sis
Mononucleosis (noun) means a viral infection that leaves the sufferer exhausted, with a soaring temperature and swollen glands in the neck. Example: “He missed several weeks of school after being diagnosed with mononucleosis.”
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technical A viral infection that leaves the sufferer exhausted, with a soaring temperature and swollen glands in the neck.
"He missed several weeks of school after being diagnosed with mononucleosis."
"Mononucleosis is sometimes called the kissing disease, one of its several nicknames."
"Doctors ran a blood test to confirm her mononucleosis."
How to use mononucleosis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA viral illness, often called mono or glandular fever, that leaves you exhausted with a fever and swollen glands.
When to use it
A medical term; in everyday speech people usually shorten it to mono.
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Common pairings
diagnosed with mononucleosis
recovering from mononucleosis
symptoms of mononucleosis
a case of mononucleosis
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Etymology
Mononucleosis is built from mono-, nucleus and the suffix -osis.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mononucleosis
meiosis
mitosis
osmosis
stenosis
acidosis
zoonosis
cyanosis
necrosis
neurosis
hypnosis
fibrosis
silicosis
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Frequently asked questions
What is mononucleosis?
It is a viral infection that brings on deep exhaustion, a soaring temperature and swollen glands in the neck.
What is mononucleosis also known as?
It is also called glandular fever, mono, or the kissing disease.
What are the symptoms of mononucleosis?
The main symptoms are being severely worn out, running a high temperature, and having swollen glands in the neck.
What is the meaning of mononucleosis?
"mononucleosis" (noun) means a viral infection that leaves the sufferer exhausted, with a soaring temperature and swollen glands in the neck.
