Svensk definition
Inflammation i halsmandlarna, ofta orsakad av bakterieinfektion. Den kan vara akut, kronisk eller återkommande.
Tonsillitis
Halsfluss
Engelsk definition
Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the PALATINE TONSILS but the ADENOIDS (pharyngeal tonsils) and lingual tonsils may also be involved. Tonsillitis usually is caused by bacterial infection. Tonsillitis may be acute, chronic, or recurrent.
Svenska synonymer
Tonsillit
Engelska synonymer
Tonsillitides