Meaning Of The Word Tonsil

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What's The Definition Of Tonsil?

tonsil in American English
either of a pair of oval masses of lymphoid tissue, one on each side of the throat at the back of the mouth
noun: a prominent oval mass of lymphoid tissue on each side of the throat

tonsil in British English
noun: either of two small masses of lymphatic tissue situated one on each side of the back of the mouth

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