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tonsil

/ˈtɒn.sɪl/

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noun

/ˈtɒn.sɪl/B2formalmedical
  • ruОдна из двух масс лимфоидной ткани, расположенных по бокам ротовой части глотки.

Either of two masses of lymphatic tissue located on each side of the oral pharynx.

  1. Lymphatic tissue in the throatB2formalmedical

    One of two small masses of lymphatic tissue located on each side of the back of the mouth, part of the immune system.

    ruМиндалина

    • The doctor examined her tonsils for signs of infection.
    • He had his tonsils removed when he was a child.
    • Swollen tonsils can make swallowing painful.
Forms
  • tonsils plural form
  • tonsils' possessive plural form
  • tonsil's possessive singular form