| diphtherial | Relating to diphtheria, or the membranous exudate characteristic of this disease. Synonym: diphtheric. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Vincent's tonsillitis | Angina limited chiefly to the tonsils, caused by Vincent's organisms (bacillus and spirillum). (05 Mar 2000) |
| tonsillitis | <pathology> Inflammation of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Origin: L. Tonsilla = tonsil (18 Nov 1997) |
| lacunar tonsillitis | Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the tonsillar crypts. (05 Mar 2000) |