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noun Anatomy.
a prominent oval mass of lymphoid tissue on each side of the throat.
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Tonsils
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tonsils  (tŏn'səlz) Pronunciation Key
The two oval-shaped masses of tissue at the back of the throat that lie between the mouth and the pharynx. The tonsils are thought to prevent infections of the breathing passages but often become infected themselves. |
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Cultural Dictionary
tonsils definition
Two masses of tissue on either side of the throat. The tonsils, part of the lymphatic system, help defend the body against harmful microorganisms.
Note: Formerly, tonsils were often removed surgically in childhood, but now they are not, unless the tonsils have grown too large or are continually subject to infection.
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