📋Overview
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the palatine tonsils, commonly caused by viral or bacterial infections. It is a frequent cause of sore throat and can affect people of all ages. The term 'tonsillitis' remains the preferred modern term without widely used synonyms. It is distinct from other throat infections but may overlap clinically.
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