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Tonsillitis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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  • French

  • Inflammation des amygdales
  • Tonsillite

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WH09C5D9-4

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