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Peritonsillar Abscess

An accumulation of purulent material in the area between the PALATINE TONSIL and its capsule.

Year introduced: 1989

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Tree Number(s): C01.748.561.750.500, C01.830.025.675, C07.550.781.750.500, C08.730.561.750.500, C09.775.649.750.500

MeSH Unique ID: D000039

Entry Terms:

  • Abscesses, Peritonsillar
  • Peritonsillar Abscesses
  • Abscess, Peritonsillar

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