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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