From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishstrep throatstrep throat /ˌstrep ˈθrəʊt $ -ˈθroʊt/ noun [uncountable] American English MIan illness in which your throat is very painful
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strep throat• Many of these doctors offer weight-loss programs as a sideline to their regular practices of stitching up fingers and diagnosing strep throat. 