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nouneither of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
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- strep spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
- tonsillitis inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
- streptococcus spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
- tonsillectomy surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
- streptococcus tonsilitis an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
- strep throat an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
- quinsy a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
- throat infection an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
- streptococcal sore throat an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
- peritonsillar abscess a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis