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Peritonsillar abscess

Peritonsillar abscess Meaning & Definition
Peritonsillar abscess Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Peritonsillar abscess?

[n] a painful pus-filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis

Synonyms | Synonyms for Peritonsillar abscess: quinsy

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See Also | angina

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