tonsil
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- noun
- /ˈtɑnsəl/
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amígdala
- She felt relieved knowing her swollen tonsils were not a sign of something serious.
- remove the tonsils
- large tonsils
- tonsils and adenoids
So what is the root cause of those inflamed adenoids and tonsils?
- So what is the root cause of those inflamed adenoids and tonsils?
- You know, George Washington died of a para tonsil or Abscess, an Abscess right next to the tonsil, which has the great name of Quincy.
- I want that monkey and I want it on my tonsils.
- Zorro, punch him in the tonsils.
Examples
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They'll just lift out those tonsils smooth as can be, and you'll be back to normal.
Fiction book (1998) -
In all tonsillectomy procedures, the surgeon's goal is to remove the tonsil quickly with minimal blood loss.
Academic text (2004) -
I decided I was going to have my tonsils removed.
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By the way, I had my tonsils removed when I was 13 years old.
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Doctor, take out my tonsils, please.
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'When Tiffany was 10, she had her tonsils taken out.
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Lena is sick again, and the doctor says her tonsils have to come out.
Fiction book (1998) -
Um, he had his tonsils out when he was a kid and he's allergic to aspirin, really allergic.
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The doctor explained that my tonsils help protect my body from infections.
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After suffering from constant sore throats, I learned that my tonsils might be the problem.
Synonyms
A small soft piece of body tissue at the back of the throat that helps fight infection
A small soft part at the back of the mouth on each side that helps fight infection
Compounds
- Specialized
A small soft part at the back of the mouth on each side that helps fight infection
- Specialized
A mass of soft tissue at the back of the nose that can block breathing
- Specialized
A small soft piece of body tissue at the back of the throat that helps fight infection
- Specialized
A small patch of tissue at the back of the nose that helps fight infections
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word tonsil comes from the Latin word tonsilla, which meant 'almond' because these small glands at the back of the throat look like tiny almonds. That's why tonsil is the name for those little parts that help protect the body from infection.