quinsy
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: 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
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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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