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Putrid throat: a historic term for a severely inflamed throat, with tissue destruction, and fetid odor, often due to strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) or diphtheria. REFERENCE: Kasper, D., et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine..
Cynanche: inflammation of the throat. Cynanche maligna: putrid sore throat. Cynanche parotidaea: mumps. Cynanche pharyngaea: inflammation of the pharynx. Cynanche tonsillaris: inflammatory sore throat, See quinsy. Cynanche trachealis: See croup. Cyanosis: dark skin from lack of oxygenated blood. Cystitis: inflammation of the bladder.