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Definitions of tonsil
  1. noun
    either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
Definition that contains tonsil
  • strep spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
  • tonsillitis inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
  • streptococcus spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
  • tonsillectomy surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
  • strep throat an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
  • quinsy a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
  • throat infection an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
  • streptococcal sore throat an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
  • peritonsillar abscess a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
  • streptococci spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
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