Tonsillitis

//tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs//

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The word "tonsillitis" can be used as a noun.

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inflammation redness rubor

Type Of (IsA)

disease infection inflammation inflammation of tonsils inflammation of torn knee cartilage

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