What is another word for pharyngitis?
Pronunciation: [fˌɑːɹɪnd͡ʒˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Pharyngitis is a medical condition that refers to the inflammation of the pharynx, an area at the back of the throat that leads to the esophagus. There are several synonyms that are commonly used to refer to pharyngitis, including sore throat, throat inflammation, pharyngeal inflammation, and tonsillitis. Each of these terms describes the same basic condition of pain and swelling in the back of the throat. Other related terms that may be used to describe this condition include laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx), strep throat (a bacterial infection of the throat), and tonsillar hypertrophy (enlargement of the tonsils). Regardless of the specific term used, the symptoms of pharyngitis include discomfort or pain when swallowing, redness and inflammation of the throat, and sometimes fever or swollen lymph nodes.
