Meaning of peritonsillar abscess in English

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  2. Noun
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  1. Noun

    peritonsillar abscess

    Definitions

    1. a painful pus-filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues

    Examples

    • « usually a complication of tonsillitis »

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