tonsillitis
(ton-sil-li-tis)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. an infection of the tonsils that causes swelling.
Example Sentence
The man had tonsillitis.
More Example Sentences
He is resting because of tonsillitis.
Synonyms
tonsil infection; throat infection
Antonyms
healthy tonsils
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