peritonsillar abscess
Medical Definition
An accumulation of purulent material in the area between the palatine tonsil and its capsule.
Wikipedia Summary
A peritonsillar abscess (PTA), also known as a quinsy, is an accumulation of pus due to an infection behind the tonsil. Symptoms include fever, throat pain, trouble opening the mouth, and a change to the voice...
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