tonsilitis

n. quinsy, inflammation of the tonsils

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils in the mouth and will often, but not necessarily, cause a sore throat and fever. Symptoms may also include pain in the tonsil area and inability to swallow and/or painful swallowing. White spots may also appear on the tonsils. These white spots may be raised and they cannot be scraped off.
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n. tonsillitis

(n.)
Inflammation of the tonsil; quinsy.
  

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