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quin·sy | \ ˈkwin-zē 
\
\ plural quinsies
Definition of quinsy
: an abscess in the tissue around a tonsil usually resulting from bacterial infection and often accompanied by pain and fever
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“Quinsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinsy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2020.
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nounquin·sy | \ ˈkwin-zē \
\ plural quinsies
Medical Definition of quinsy
: an abscess in the connective tissue around a tonsil usually resulting from bacterial infection and often accompanied by fever, pain, and swelling
— called also peritonsillar abscess
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