quinsy

Meanings

• An inflammatory condition of the tonsils or palatine tissues, characterized by the formation of a pus-filled cyst.

  - "The patient presented with symptoms of quinsy, including difficulty swallowing and fever."

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Synonyms

abscess , peritonsillar , squinance , squinancy , squinzey

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Rhymes

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sinus , husky , jinsky

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Homophones

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1. Quinsy (nl) : inflammatory condition of the tonsils or palatine tissues
   

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Variants

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quinsies , quinsy

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Quinsy can manifest in various forms, such as peritonsillar abscess (PTSA), retropharyngeal abscess (RPA), and quincy media with abscess (QMA).

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Etymology

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From the Latin quassare, meaning 'to shake', referring to the shaking sensation felt in the throat during an episode of quinsy.

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1. Peritonsillar abscess (PTSA): A bacterial infection that occurs in the peritonsillar space, which is located between the tonsil and the inner surface of the lateral pterygoid plate. PTSA is a common complication of tonsillitis, particularly in children.

2. Retropharyngeal abscess (RPA): A bacterial infection that occurs in the retropharyngeal space, which is located behind the pharynx, the muscular tube that leads from the nasal cavity to the esophagus. RPA is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of tonsillitis or other infections that can spread to the retropharyngeal space.

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Quinsy has been mentioned in various works of literature, art, and music. For example, in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel 'The Brothers Karamazov', one of the characters suffers from quinsy. In art, there are several paintings depicting the suffering of individuals with quinsy. In music, there are several compositions that reference quinsy, such as Ralph Vaughan Williams' 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' and Arthur Honegger's 'Pacific 231'.

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