mononucleosis
(mon-o-nu-cle-o-sis)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. 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
Example Sentence
Morgan had to stay in bed when she caught mononucleosis.
Synonyms
mono; glandular fever; kissing disease
Antonyms
good health
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