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tonsil

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tonsil
noun /ˈtɒn.səl,ˈtɑn.səl/
a) 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.
b) Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils.
Syn: tonsilla

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