Tonsil stone

Pronunciation: /ˌtɑnsəɫ ˈstoʊn/

Tonsil stone (noun)

  1. A small hard piece that forms in the pockets of the tonsils from trapped food, mucus, and bacteria.

Examples

  • A tonsil stone can form when debris gets trapped in the throat.
  • The doctor checked my throat because I felt something stuck.