Tonsillitis Synonyms

tŏnsə-lītĭs
Synonyms:
(Noun)
  1. inflammation of the tonsils
  2. quinsy
  3. amygdalitis

Words Related to Tonsillitis

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Advertisement

Tonsillitis Sentence Examples

  • The glycerin is used in tonsillitis and the lozenges in pharyngitis.

  • If the child is displaying the symptoms of tonsillitis and has had a sore throat for more than 48 hours, especially when accompanied by a fever, a doctor should be called.

  • Tonsillitis is transmitted from one person to another in the same way that many common diseases are, such as by coughing and sneezing.

  • People who are caring for someone with tonsillitis should wash their hands frequently to prevent spreading the infection to others.

  • Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacterium that causes "strep" throat, is the most common bacterial agent responsible for tonsillitis.

More Sentences

Related Articles

Advertisement