noun
tonsils
noun
1
The two small soft-tissue glands at the back of the throat.
"His tonsils were so swollen the doctor recommended surgery."
"Many children have their tonsils removed after repeated infections."
How to Use Tonsils
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe lumps of tissue at the back of your throat that can swell up when infected.
Common pairings
swollen tonsils
remove your tonsils
tonsils out
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