tonsil

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