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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014069
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014069
Preferred Name

Tonsillitis

Definitions
Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the PALATINE TONSILS but the ADENOIDS (pharyngeal tonsils) and lingual tonsils may also be involved. Tonsillitis usually is caused by bacterial infection. Tonsillitis may be acute, chronic, or recurrent.
Synonyms
Tonsillitides
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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