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tonsil
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐˈmiɡdɐlɐ/a·míg·da·la
Definition
1A lymphoid organ located at the back of the throat (palatine tonsil).
Usage examples
“The tonsils help defend the body against infections.”
“The doctor recommended tonsil removal due to recurrent infections.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
palatine tonsilinflamed tonsilstonsil paintonsil removal