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peritonsillar abscess |
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peritonsillar abscess [‚per·ə′täns·əl·ər ′ab‚ses] (medicine) An abscess forming in acute tonsillitis around one or both tonsils. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| No tenderness of the peritonsillar tissue was noted, but tender cervical adenopathy was observed bilaterally. Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is the most common deep infection of the head and neck in adults. Peritonsillar abscess is the most common complication of acute tonsillitis. |
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