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tonsil in Italian

tonsil in Italian is tonsilla, amigdala — tonsil means short for palatine tonsil.

tonsil in Italian

tonsilla

noun

(anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.

amigdala

noun

(anatomy, immunology) Ellipsis of palatine tonsil.

What does "tonsil" mean?

noun Short for palatine tonsil.
noun One of several small clumps of lymphoid tissue.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "tonsil" in Italian?

"tonsil" in Italian is tonsilla, amigdala. tonsil means: Short for palatine tonsil.

Are there other ways to say "tonsil" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "tonsil": tonsilla, amigdala.

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