Quinsy: meaning, definitions and examples
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quinsy
[ หkwษชnzi ]
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:
๐ต๐น quinsy
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคตเคฟเคจเฅเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Quinsy
๐ฎ๐ฉ quinsy
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฒัะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ quinsy
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใคใณใธใผ
๐ซ๐ท quinsy
๐ช๐ธ quinsy
๐น๐ท quinsy
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุณู
๐จ๐ฟ quinsy
๐ธ๐ฐ quinsy
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ quinsy
๐ฎ๐ธ quinsy
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฒะธะฝัะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ quinsy
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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