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Mononucleosis - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Mononucleosis : (noun)
1: an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph
nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes
or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious;
some believe it can be transmitted by kissing [syn: infectious
mononucleosis, mono, glandular fever, kissing
disease]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Mononucleosis : Mononucleosis: Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV, human herpesvirus 4, HHV-4) in which there is an increase of white blood cells that have a single nucleus (monocytes). The infection
can be spread by saliva. Its incubation period is four to eight weeks. Symptoms include sore throat , and swollen lymph glands. Mononucleosis can cause liver inflammation (hepatitis) and spleen
enlargement; vigorous contact sports should be avoided to prevent spleen rupture. It is less severe in young children.
Most people exposed to EBV do not develop mononucleosis: most adults carry an antibody against EBV in their blood, meaning they have been infected with EBV at some time. Treatment includes rest,
pain medication, and in some cases anti-viral medication.
Also known as mono, the kissing disease. See also Epstein-Barr virus.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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