Tonsillar

Pronunciation: /ˈˌtɑnsəɫˈɫɑɹ/

Tonsillar (adj)

  1. Connected with the tonsils, two small glands at the back of the throat that help fight germs.
  2. Describing swelling or infection in the tonsils, often causing sore throat and pain when swallowing.

Tonsillar (adjective)

Examples

  • The doctor checked the tonsillar area for swelling.
  • She felt pain near the tonsillar glands when swallowing.