peritonsillar abscess
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- noun
- /ˌpɛrɪˈtɒnsɪlər ˈæbsɛs/
- Specialized
:
absceso peritonsilar
- He experienced difficulty swallowing due to a peritonsillar abscess that formed near his tonsils.
- a bilateral peritonsillar abscess
- a unilateral peritonsillar abscess
- treatment for a peritonsillar abscess
Examples
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In combination with appropriate imaging, close monitoring, and antibiotic coverage, it is a safe method of treating bilateral peritonsillar abscess.
Academic text (2005) -
In this article, we describe two cases of bilateral peritonsillar abscess that were successfully treated in this manner.
Academic text (2005) -
However, the presenting signs and symptoms of bilateral peritonsillar abscess are variable, as was seen in our two patients.
Academic text (2005) -
The patient gave a history of a left peritonsillar abscess nine years ago, treated with an apparent tonsillectomy.
Academic text (1996) -
Bilateral peritonsillar abscess is reportedly uncommon, and experience with its diagnosis and management is limited.
Academic text (2005) -
We also believe that the incidence of acute bilateral peritonsillar abscess may be higher than the rates that have been reported in the literature.
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Contrary to what has been suggested in the literature, trismus as a sign of peritonsillar abscess may be minimal or absent.
Academic text (2005) -
The presenting signs and symptoms of bilateral peritonsillar abscess are varied, and therefore a high index of suspicion is important for early diagnosis and treatment.
Academic text (2005) -
A provisional diagnosis of a left peritonsillar abscess was made, and a needle aspiration of the area was performed.
Academic text (1996) -
The doctor diagnosed her with a peritonsillar abscess after she complained of severe throat pain.
Synonyms
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A painful swollen area in the body that contains pus from an infection
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A painful infection at the side of the throat that makes swallowing very difficult
How Inflamed
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'peritonsillar' denotes around the tonsils and 'abscess' denotes a localized pus collection, so the combined sense 'a collection of pus near the tonsils' follows straightforwardly from the parts. Although medical register is specialized, the morphological components and their combination are transparent and mirrored in many languages, so a learner who knows the constituents can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Peritonsillar abscess is a medical name that literally tells the location: peri means 'around', tonsillar refers to the 'tonsil', and abscess is a painful 'pus pocket'. That's why the term means a painful pocket of pus next to a tonsil.