Tonsilitis is a common infection or inflammation of the tonsils in the back of the throat. Tonsilitis can lead to serious insidious complications such as sleep apnea. Snoring can also be a sign of tonsilitis or other tonsil disorders. See also adenoiditis and the adenoids, which are related to the tonsils.
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Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. It is often caused by a bacterium. Tonsillitis may be acute, chronic, or recurrent. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils) - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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