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pharyngitis vs. tonsillitis

pharyngitis

[far-in-jahy-tis] / ˌfær ɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx; sore throat.

tonsillitis

[ton-suh-lahy-tis] / ˌtɒn səˈlaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of a tonsil or the tonsils.