Clinical Diagnosis · Lymphatic System · Medium

Quinsy

Meaning: A collection of pus beside a tonsil, causing severe sore throat, trismus and a muffled voice.

In practice: She could barely open her mouth and her uvula was deviated, typical of quinsy.

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