NOUN
- a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
How To Use peritonsillar abscess In A Sentence
- Peritonsillar abscess is a suppurative complication of pharyngitis or tonsillitis.
- The published figure does not accurately depict a peritonsillar abscess, nor does it show correct needle placement and angulation for safe drainage of an abscess.
- Objective To summarize the experiences in diagnosis and treatment of peritonsillar abscess.