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mononucleosis

[mon-uh-noo-klee-oh-sis, -nyoo-] / ˌmɒn əˌnu kliˈoʊ sɪs, -ˌnju- /


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During his second season, Darnold became a punchline when he had to miss three games with mononucleosis, commonly referred to as the “kissing disease.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

Punter Ethan Evans returned to practice after sitting out against the Seahawks because of what he described as mononucleosis.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 8, 2024

Knipe says he became interested in the biology of herpesviruses as an undergraduate while recovering from a bout of mononucleosis.

From Science Daily Dec. 15, 2023

He made one start for New York when Sam Darnold was sidelined with mononucleosis, but suffered a season-ending ankle injury early in the “Monday Night Football” game against Cleveland on Sept. 12.

From Seattle Times Sep. 26, 2023

This was despite the fact that his Cal Tech grades left much to be desired, even considering his long bout with mononucleosis.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson




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