About The Word Tonsil
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Tonsil
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What's The Definition Of Tonsil?
[n] either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
Synonyms | Synonyms for Tonsil: faucial tonsil | palatine tonsil | tonsilla Related Terms | Find terms related to Tonsil: See Also | lymphatic tissue | lymphoid tissue | nasopharynx Tonsil In Webster's Dictionary \Ton"sil\, n. [L. tonsill?, pl.: cf. F. tonsille. ]
(Anat.)
One of the two glandular organs situated in the throat at the
sides of the fauces. The tonsils are sometimes called the
{almonds}, from their shape.
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