
Tonsil
WordNet
noun
(1) Either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , compare French .
Noun
- 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.
- Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils.
Hyponyms
- cerebellar tonsil
- faucial tonsil
- lingual tonsil
- palatine tonsil
- pharyngeal tonsil
- adenoid