Tonsil
Pronunciation: /ˌtɑːnsəl/
Tonsil (noun)
- A small piece of soft tissue in the back of the throat that helps the body fight germs.
- The condition where these throat tissues become swollen and painful, often during an infection.
Examples
- The tonsil helps protect the throat from germs.
- Doctors examine the tonsil when checking throat health.