Tonsilitis

Pronunciation: /tɑːnsəˈlaɪtɪs/

Definitions of tonsilitis

noun an inflammation of the tonsils, especially a chronic condition typically caused by bacterial or viral infection

Example Sentences

A1 My sister had tonsillitis last month.

A2 Tonsillitis is a common childhood illness.

B1 The doctor prescribed antibiotics for my tonsillitis.

B2 After recovering from tonsillitis, I felt much better.

C1 Chronic tonsillitis can lead to more serious health complications.

C2 The ENT specialist recommended a tonsillectomy to prevent recurrent tonsillitis.

Examples of tonsilitis in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with acute tonsillitis and prescribed antibiotics.

informal My sister is feeling really sick with tonsillitis and can't eat anything.

slang I heard that tonsillitis is going around the school, so wash your hands often.

figurative Dealing with tonsillitis feels like having a constant sore throat and fatigue.

Grammatical Forms of tonsilitis

• past tense: contracted
• plural: tonsilitises
• comparative: more tonsilitis
• superlative: most tonsilitis
• present tense: has tonsilitis
• future tense: will have tonsilitis
• perfect tense: has had tonsilitis
• continuous tense: is having tonsilitis
• singular: tonsilitis
• positive degree: tonsilitis
• infinitive: to have tonsilitis
• gerund: having tonsilitis
• participle: tonsilitis

Origin and Evolution of tonsilitis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tonsilitis' is derived from the Latin word 'tonsillae', which means 'tonsils'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'tonsilitis' has been used since the early 17th century to describe inflammation of the tonsils. Over time, the understanding and treatment of tonsilitis have evolved, leading to advancements in medical knowledge and practices.