infectious mononucleosis: Meaning and Definition of

infec'tious mononucleo'sis

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— Pathol. Pathol.
  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
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