CYNANCHE MALIGNA
\sˈa͡ɪnant͡ʃ məlˈɪɡnə], \sˈaɪnantʃ məlˈɪɡnə], \s_ˈaɪ_n_a_n_tʃ m_ə_l_ˈɪ_ɡ_n_ə]\
Definitions of CYNANCHE MALIGNA
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It is characterized by crimson redness of the mucous membrane of the fauces and tonsils; ulcerations, covered with mucus; and spreading sloughs, of an ash or whitish hue; the accompanying fever typhus. It is often epidemic, and generally contagious; and is frequently found accompanying scarlet fever, - giving rise to the variety, Scarlatina maligna, Canker rash. Cynanche maligna has been made to include both diphtheritic and gangrenous pharyngitis. See Pharyngitis, diphtheritic.
By Robley Dunglison
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Putrid sore throat, diphtheritic or scarlatinal.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
