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quinsy

 

[ หˆkwษชnzi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Quinsy, also known as peritonsillar abscess, is a complication of acute tonsillitis. It involves the formation of a pus-filled pocket beside the tonsil, which can cause severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever. This condition typically occurs when infection spreads from the tonsils to the surrounding tissues. Treatment usually requires drainage of the abscess and may involve antibiotic therapy to combat the underlying infection.

Synonyms

peritonsillar abscess, tonsillar abscess

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with quinsy after weeks of persistent sore throat.
  • The doctor explained how quinsy can lead to complications if left untreated.
  • She experienced extreme difficulty swallowing due to quinsy.

Translations

Translations of the word "quinsy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคตเคฟเคจเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ quinsy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒั–ะฝัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใ‚คใƒณใ‚ธใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quinsy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ€ธ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠู†ุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ quinsy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–‰็‚Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฒะธะฝัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quinsy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quinsy

Etymology

The term 'quinsy' originates from the Middle English word 'quynsie', which was derived from the Old French 'quinzie', meaning a throat disease. The French term likely traces back to the Latin 'cynanche', from the Greek words 'kunanx', meaning 'dog', and 'ankhฤ“', meaning 'to throttle'. This name resembles the choking sensation often experienced during the illness. It was commonly used in English from the 14th century onwards to describe conditions associated with severe throat inflammation and infection, particularly concerning the tonsils. The evolution of medical terminology has resulted in the more precise term 'peritonsillar abscess' being used in contemporary medical literature, but the historic usage of 'quinsy' remains prevalent in colloquial terms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,597, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.