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mononucleosis

UK //ˌmɒnəʊˌnjuːkliˈəʊsɪs//US //ˌmɑːnoʊˌnuːkliˈoʊsɪs//

词源

源自希腊语 'mono-'(单一) + 'nucleosis'(核细胞增多),1896年首次记录该医学术语。

noun

❶ 一种由EB病毒引起的传染性疾病,常见症状包括发热、喉咙痛、淋巴结肿大和极度疲劳,多发于青少年和年轻人。

“The doctor diagnosed her with mononucleosis after she complained of persistent fatigue.”

(医生在她主诉持续疲劳后诊断她患有单核细胞增多症。)

“Mononucleosis is often called the 'kissing disease' because it spreads through saliva.”

(单核细胞增多症常被称为'接吻病',因为它通过唾液传播。)

同义词:glandular fever, mono, kissing disease

常见短语

infectious mononucleosis — 指由EB病毒引起的典型单核细胞增多症,强调其传染性特征。

“Infectious mononucleosis usually resolves on its own within a few weeks.”

(传染性单核细胞增多症通常会在几周内自行痊愈。)