Cynanche Tonsillaris

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Cynanche means any disease of the throat characterized by inflammation and swelling. Tonsillaris means tonsils, which are the "first line of defense as part of the immune system." The tonsils sample bacteria and viruses entering the body through the mouth or nose and flush them using lymph.

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