Maniacal leader? Crossword Clue

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(adjective)
1. designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
(noun)
1. an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MANIACAL (adjective)
1. wildly disordered
LEADER (noun)
1. a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers
2. a person who rules or guides or inspires others

Hint 3: Anagram

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