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Raretonsils
The correct spelling is tonsils.
How to pronounce tonsils
noun
Say it like: Ton-sil-s
The correct spelling is tonsils. 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.
- 3.The uvula.
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