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The correct spelling is tonsil.
How to pronounce tonsil
noun
IPA: /ˈtɒn.səl/
Say it like: Ton-sil
The correct spelling is tonsil. 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.
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Definition
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils.
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