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Tonsillitis

Medical Definition: Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. It is often caused by a bacterium. Tonsillitis may be acute, chronic, or recurrent.
Guide Notes: coord IM with infection (IM) if specified; lingual tonsillitis: coord IM with TONGUE (NIM)

Tonsillitis Medical Definitions and Terms

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