Tonsil (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's tonsil to check for signs of infection.
- Tonsil stones can cause bad breath and discomfort in the throat.
- After years of recurring tonsillitis, she decided to have her tonsil removed.
- The tonsil on the left side of her throat was swollen and tender to the touch.
- During the tonsillectomy, the surgeon carefully removed the inflamed tonsil tissue.