Tonsilla (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 tonsilla to check for signs of infection.
- Swollen tonsilla can cause difficulty swallowing and breathing.
- The surgeon removed the inflamed tonsilla to alleviate the patient's symptoms.
- Tonsilla play a crucial role in the immune system by filtering out pathogens.
- The patient's tonsilla were visibly enlarged and red, indicating a severe case of tonsillitis.