Tonsillitis
(noun)
- An inflammation of the tonsils, typically causing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
- A condition characterized by inflammation and swelling of the tonsils, which can cause sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
Origin:
Late 18th century: from ton- (from latin tonsilla "tonsil") + -itis.
Examples:
- The child was diagnosed with tonsillitis and prescribed antibiotics.
- Tonsillitis is a common infection that affects the tonsils, causing sore throat and difficulty swallowing.
- She was suffering from tonsillitis and had to stay home from school for a week.
- Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, typically causing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
- The symptoms of tonsillitis include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.