Mandelentzündung

tonsillitis

noun MAN-del-ent-tsuen-doong Rare

Usage Note

Mandelentzündung is the inflammation of the tonsils, most often caused by streptococcal bacteria or viruses. Recurring Mandelentzündungen may lead to Mandelentfernung (tonsillectomy) in children and adults.

Examples

"Das Kind hatte zum dritten Mal in diesem Jahr eine Mandelentzündung."

Natural Translation

The child had tonsillitis for the third time this year.

Literal Translation

The child had a tonsil-inflammation for the third time this year.

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