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Definition of quinsy. plural. quinsies. : an abscess in the tissue around a tonsil usually resulting from bacterial infection and often accompanied by pain and fever.
Parenchymatous tonsillitis comprehends an involvement of the entire structure of the tonsil, and in this form there is a marked tendency toward suppuration. It is especially designated as suppurative tonsillitis, tonsillar abscess or angina tonsillaris. It is commonly known as quinsy. Etiology:âThe disease seldom occurs in infancy, but is most common in children from five to fifteen years of age and in early adult life.