n, pl  quin*sies  :  an abscess in the connective tissue around a tonsil usu. resulting from bacterial infection and often accompanied by fever, pain, and swelling - called also peritonsillar abscess  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  Ca·nis  CNS  co·nus  cu·ne·us 
 
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