noun
- inflammation of the tonsils, typically caused by viral or bacterial infection
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with tonsillitis after examining her swollen throat.
- He couldn’t swallow properly because of his tonsillitis.
- Antibiotics are prescribed for bacterial tonsillitis but not for viral cases.
- The child missed school for a week due to severe tonsillitis.
- Symptoms of tonsillitis include sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing.
- Chronic tonsillitis may require surgical removal of the tonsils.