tonsillitis

[ ton-suh-lahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of a tonsil or the tonsils.

tonsillitis

/ ˌtɒnsɪˈlɪtɪk; ˌtɒnsɪˈlaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the palatine tonsils, causing enlargement, occasionally to the extent that they nearly touch one another

tonsillitis

/ tŏn′sə-lī′tĭs /

1. Inflammation of the tonsils, usually caused by bacterial infection.

tonsillitis

1. An inflammation of the tonsils , sometimes the result of a bacterial infection .

Derived Forms

• tonsillitic, adjective

Other Words From

• ton·sil·lit·ic [ton-s, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tonsillitis¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; from Latin tōnsill(ae) “tonsils” + -itis

Example Sentences

In just 12 weeks, Elijah had developed tonsillitis, croup, respiratory syncytial virus, pneumonia, and an ear infection.

From BBC

As a child, he suffered from recurring tonsillitis, but as an adult, he enjoyed vigorous sports like hiking, polo and skiing.

From New York Times

After a six-hour wait in hospital, the youngster was seen by a doctor who diagnosed severe tonsillitis and prescribed more antibiotics.

From BBC

Most often, the reason for removing tonsils is a repeat infection that is often referred to as tonsillitis.

From Encyclopedia.com

It ultimately lasted just five tournaments and 10 matches because Raducanu struggled with a series of injuries and a bout of tonsillitis.

From BBC