Tonsillitis (noun)

1. An inflammation of the tonsils, typically causing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
2. 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:

1. The child was diagnosed with tonsillitis and prescribed antibiotics.
2. Tonsillitis is a common infection that affects the tonsils, causing sore throat and difficulty swallowing.
3. She was suffering from tonsillitis and had to stay home from school for a week.
4. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, typically causing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
5. The symptoms of tonsillitis include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.