Tonsillitis

Halsfluss

Svensk definition

Inflammation i halsmandlarna, ofta orsakad av bakterieinfektion. Den kan vara akut, kronisk eller återkommande.

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