infectious mononucleosis

noun, Pathology
1.
an acute, infectious form of mononucleosis associated with Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by sudden fever and a benign swelling of lymph nodes.
Also called glandular fever.
Origin
1915-20
British Dictionary definitions for infectious mononucleosis

infectious mononucleosis

noun
1.
an acute infectious disease, caused by Epstein-Barr virus, characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen and painful lymph nodes, and abnormal lymphocytes in the blood Also called glandular fever
infectious mononucleosis in Medicine

infectious mononucleosis n.
A common, acute, infectious disease, usually affecting young people, caused by Epstein-Barr virus and characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, and lymphocyte abnormalities.