palatine tonsil

/ˌpæləˈtaɪn ˌtɑnsəl/
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Definitions of palatine tonsil
  1. noun
    either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
    synonyms: faucial tonsil, tonsil, tonsilla
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    type of:
    lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue
    tissue making up the lymphatic system
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