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Tonsillitis - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, usually caused by infection. Symptoms include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen glands. It is common in children but can affect adults too.

tonsillitis

/ˌtɑnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ /ˌtɒnsɪˈlaɪtɪs/

Definition:

Inflammation of the tonsils, often causing sore throat and fever.

Synonyms:

Tonsil infection, pharyngitis, adenoiditis

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

Health, wellness

Common Collocations:

Severe tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis, treat tonsillitis, recurrent tonsillitis, diagnose tonsillitis

Derivatives:

Tonsillectomy, tonsillar, tonsilitic

Usage Tips:

Use "tonsillitis" to describe inflamed tonsils; often paired with "acute" or "chronic."

Common Phrases:

Strep throat and tonsillitis, battle tonsillitis, recovering from tonsillitis

Etymology:

From Latin "tonsilla" (tonsil) + "-itis" (inflammation).

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor diagnosed her with acute tonsillitis.
  • 2. He missed school due to severe tonsillitis last week.
  • 3. Chronic tonsillitis may require surgical removal of the tonsils.
  • 4. Her sore throat turned out to be bacterial tonsillitis.

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