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Definition of tonsillitis

tonsillitis

/ˌtɑːn.səˈlaɪ.tɪs/
ton · sil · li · tis
Adjective:tonsillitic
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• noun

1

An inflammation of the two oval-shaped pads of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat (the tonsils), typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection and resulting in a sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing.

Example

"The pediatrician prescribed a ten-day course of antibiotics after diagnosing the child with bacterial tonsillitis."

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tonne
tonsil
tonsillectomy
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tony
too
toodles

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century in medical Latin from 'tonsillae' (tonsils) combined with the suffix '-itis' (from Ancient Greek '-itis', denoting diseases characterized by inflammation).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tonsillitis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tonsillitis
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