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Definition of Tonsil

1. Noun. Either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx.

Definition of Tonsil

1. n. 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.

Definition of Tonsil

1. Noun. (anatomy immunology) Either of a pair of small masses of lymphoid tissue that lie on each side of the throat and that help protect the body against infection; palatine tonsil. ¹

2. Noun. (anatomy immunology) Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tonsil

1. a lymphoid organ [n -S] : TONSILAR [adj]

Medical Definition of Tonsil

1. 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. Origin: L. Tonsill, pl., cf. F. Tonsille. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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