Look up: tonsils

1. tonsils
   The tonsils are organs in the back of the throat which act as filters for the lymphatic system. Once routinely removed if infected in young children, they are now left in place unless they are often infected.
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2. Tonsils
   Lymph glands at the back of the nose and throat. Fight infections in the throat and respiratory system (lungs and airways).
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3. Tonsils
   Collection of tissues involved in fighting infection on the side walls of the throat, which usually melt away by the age of 8 or so, but may persist and partly block the pharynx or throat.
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4. Tonsils
   masses of lymphoid tissue located at either side of the back of the throat
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5. tonsils
   Two portions of lymphatic tissue situated near the pharynx
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6. Tonsils
   Tonsils: Small masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat, on either side of the throat.
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7. tonsils
   A collection of lymphoid tissue covered by mucous membranes located in several different areas on either side of the throat. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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8. tonsils
   tonsils, name commonly referring to the palatine tonsils, two ovoid masses of lymphoid tissue situated on either side of the throat at the back of the tongue. The pharyngeal tonsils, or adenoids, are masses of similar tissue located in the nasopharynx, and the lingual tonsils are rounded masses of t...
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9. tonsils
   In higher vertebrates, masses of lymphoid tissue situated at the back of the mouth and throat (palatine tonsils), and on the rear surface of the tongue (lingual tonsils). The tonsils contain many lymphocytes and are part of the body's defence system against infection. The adenoids are sometimes called pharyngeal tonsils
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