Pharynx Affliction Crossword Clue

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	adjective • of or relating to or caused by streptococci noun • spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
	35%	8		Pharynx tissues
	adjective • relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue noun • a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
	20%	5		Skin affliction that can cause scarring
	adjective satellite • (of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin

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