Definition of Tonsils

1. tonsil [n] - See also: tonsil

Medical Definition of Tonsils

1. A collection of lymphoid tissue covered by mucous membranes located in several different areas on either side of the throat. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tonsils

tonsillectomy
tonsillectomy
tonsillith
tonsillitis
tonsillitis
tonsillitises
tonsillo-
tonsillolingual sulcus
tonsillolith
tonsillopathy
tonsillotome
tonsillotomy
tonsilotome
tonsilotomy
tonsils (current term)
tonsils (current term)
tonsor
tonsorial
tonsors
tonsure
tonsure
tonsured
tonsures
tonsuring
tontine
tontiner
tontiners
tontines
tontine insurance
tonus

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