tonsil

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

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1. Lymphatic tissue in the throat B2 formal medical

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

   • 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.

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• tonsils plural form
• tonsils' possessive plural form
• tonsil's possessive singular form