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tonsillitis
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɐmiɡdɐˈlitɨ/a·mig·da·li·te
Definitions
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Inflammation of the tonsils, usually due to infection.
Usage examples
“She was diagnosed with tonsillitis and prescribed antibiotics.”
“Recurrent tonsillitis can be a reason for surgery.”
Common combinations
acute tonsillitischronic tonsillitisbacterial tonsillitis
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Inflammation of the tonsils, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
Usage examples
“She was diagnosed with tonsillitis and prescribed antibiotics.”
“Strep throat is a common form of bacterial tonsillitis.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
acute tonsillitisbacterial tonsillitistreat tonsillitistonsillitis pain