What does "peritonsillar abscess" mean?

a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis

What is a synonym for "peritonsillar abscess"?

Common synonyms include: quinsy.

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Noun

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a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis wordnet