Meaning of the word tonsillitis in English

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tonsillitis

US /ˌtɑːn.sɪˈlaɪ.t̬əs/
UK /ˌtɒn.sɪˈlaɪ.təs/
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Noun

inflammation of the tonsils, typically caused by viral or bacterial infection, and characterized by a sore throat and fever.

Example:
The doctor diagnosed her with acute tonsillitis.
Symptoms of tonsillitis include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
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