SINCE 1828
quinsy
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quin·sy
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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
noun
quin·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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