Pharyngitis vs. Tonsillitis

Pharyngitisnoun

Inflammation of the pharynx.

Tonsillitisnoun

(pathology) Inflammation of the tonsils.

Pharyngitisnoun

Inflammation of the pharynx.

Tonsillitisnoun

Inflammation of the tonsils; -- same as tonsilitis.

Pharyngitisnoun

inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

Tonsillitisnoun

inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)

Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx. It typically results in a sore throat and fever.

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. Tonsillitis is a type of pharyngitis that typically comes on fast (rapid onset).