Definitions of tonsil
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either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
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synonyms:
faucial tonsil, palatine tonsil, tonsilla
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type of:
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lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue
tissue making up the lymphatic system
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lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue
Pronunciation
US
/ˈtɑnsəl/
UK
/ˈtɒnsɪl/
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