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Inflammation of the the tonsils is called tonsillitis.
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Inflammation of the tonsils is known as?
Tonsillitis
Differentiate between Inflammation of tonsils and inflammation of limph node?
There is no difference between them.
Is tonsillitis a bacteria or virus?
Tonsillitis is simply an inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsillitis can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. The tonsils are part of the immune system and pathogens (disease causing organisms) are usually encounter these tissues first. Your body then mounts an immune response that results in inflammation of the tonsils. Inflammation is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and heat. When in your tonsils, that means a sore throat.
Build a medical term for inflammation of tonsils?
Rhinopharyngitis or nasopharyngitis means inflammation of the nose and throat. Naso for the nose, pharyngo for the throat and itis means inflammation of.RhinitisRhin-(o) meaning nose and -itis meaning inflammation ofthe medical term for infection of nose and throat is; nasopharyngitisnaso for the nose, pharyngo for the throat and itis means inflammation of
The suffix itis means?
As I understand it the suffix "-itis" is used when regarding an inflammation. * Tonsilitis: an inflammation of the tonsils * Laryngitis: an inflammation of the larynx * Bronchitis: an inflammation of the bronchus
Can swollen tonsils be a reason for snoring?
Tonsils are lymph glands that are located in the throat. Tonsils can swell due to inflammation and/or infectious bacteria or viruses.
Will having your tonsils out help with panic attacks and inflammation?
Inflammation will likely be cured by removal of the tonsils if the inflammation in question is in the throat. As for panic attacks, unless they are triggered by anxiety regarding the inflammation and tonsil-related health concerns, tonsil removal is probably irrelevant. If the panic attacks are triggered by anxiety regarding inflammation of the tonsils, having the tonsils removed will stop those particular panic attacks - but such a person is evidently prone to anxiety disorders and might want to consider discussing the matter with their doctor as the presence of panic attacks may point to an underlying inability to cope.
What is the medical term meaning around the tonsils?
laryngeal tonsilsok, i think you mean 'pharyngeal tonsils'. we actually only have one of those at the very back of the throat which isn't generally reffered to as being a tonsil. we actually have 4 types of tonsil, but we call the two 'masses' at the sides of the back of the throat 'the tonsils' more often. these tonsils are called the palatine tonsils, or faucial tonsils.hope it helped x
What is the treatment called breaking tonsils?
The treatment that is typically called breaking tonsils is the treatment medically named Peritonsillar Abscess. This is when a stones are removed from the tonsils.
If you have red blotchy skin a severe sore throat headaches sore ears and a bad cough do you have tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils. The symptoms you describe are consistent with a cold, which may cause inflammation of the tonsils. See your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
What does the word tonsillitis mean?
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by viral or bacterial infection.
What is the lymphoid tissue in the oral cavity called?
The lymphoid tissue in the oral cavity is called tonsils. There are three sets of tonsils in the oral cavity - palatine tonsils, lingual tonsils, and pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids). They play a role in immune responses by helping to protect against infections.
