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tonsillitis
/ ˌtɒnsɪˈlɪtɪk; ˌtɒnsɪˈlaɪtɪs /
noun
- inflammation of the palatine tonsils, causing enlargement, occasionally to the extent that they nearly touch one another
tonsillitis
- Inflammation of the tonsils, usually caused by bacterial infection.
tonsillitis
Derived Forms
- tonsillitic, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ٴDz··· [ton-s, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of tonsillitis1
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Example Sentences
Ms Harrison said although Leah had recently been poorly with tonsillitis she was looking forward to the trip to the adventure centre.
In just 12 weeks, Elijah had developed tonsillitis, croup, respiratory syncytial virus, pneumonia, and an ear infection.
As a child, he suffered from recurring tonsillitis, but as an adult, he enjoyed vigorous sports like hiking, polo and skiing.
After a six-hour wait in hospital, the youngster was seen by a doctor who diagnosed severe tonsillitis and prescribed more antibiotics.
Most often, the reason for removing tonsils is a repeat infection that is often referred to as tonsillitis.
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