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Meaning of "tonsil" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TONSIL

From Latin tōnsillae (pl) tonsils, of uncertain origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TONSIL

tonsil  [ˈtɒnsəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TONSIL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tonsil is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TONSIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tonsil

Tonsils are collections of lymphoid tissue facing into the aerodigestive tract. The set of lymphatic tissue known as Waldeyer's tonsillar ring includes the adenoid tonsil, two tubal tonsils, two palatine tonsils, and the lingual tonsil. When used unqualified, the term most commonly refers specifically to the palatine tonsils, which are masses of lymphatic material situated at either side at the back of the human throat. The palatine tonsils and the nasopharyngeal tonsil are lymphoepithelial tissues located near the oropharynx and nasopharynx.

Definition of tonsil in the English dictionary

The definition of tonsil in the dictionary is Also called: palatine tonsil. either of two small masses of lymphatic tissue situated one on each side of the back of the mouth related adjective amygdaline. Other definition of tonsil is any small rounded mass of tissue, esp lymphatic tissue.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TONSIL


blue-pencil
ˈbluːˌpɛnsəl
cancel
ˈkænsəl
chancel
ˈtʃɑːnsəl
commensal
kəˈmɛnsəl
consul
ˈkɒnsəl
council
ˈkaʊnsəl
counsel
ˈkaʊnsəl
hansel
ˈhænsəl
Mansell
ˈmænsəl
mensal
ˈmɛnsəl
pencil
ˈpɛnsəl
pensil
ˈpɛnsəl
proconsul
prəʊˈkɒnsəl
sponsal
ˈspɒnsəl
stencil
ˈstɛnsəl
subconsul
ˈsʌbˌkɒnsəl
tinsel
ˈtɪnsəl
utensil
juːˈtɛnsəl
vice-consul
ˌvaɪsˈkɒnsəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TONSIL

tonometer
tonometric
tonometry
tonoplast
tons
tonsilar
tonsilitis
tonsillar
tonsillary
tonsillectomies
tonsillectomy
tonsillitic
tonsillitis
tonsillotomies
tonsillotomy
tonsils
tonsor
tonsorial
tonsure
tonsured

WORDS THAT END LIKE TONSIL

basil
brasil
chesil
dossil
fossil
fusil
kitchen utensil
living fossil
macrofossil
microfossil
mofussil
Musil
palatine tonsil
pharyngeal tonsil
subfossil
sweet basil
tahsil
trace fossil
Ygdrasil
Yggdrasil

Synonyms and antonyms of tonsil in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tonsil» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TONSIL

Find out the translation of tonsil to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tonsil from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tonsil» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

扁桃体
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amígdalas
570 millions of speakers

English

tonsil
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

tonsil
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وزة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

миндалина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amígdala
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টন্সিল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amygdale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tonsil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mandel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

へんとう腺
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

편도선
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tonsil
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hạch hai bên cuống họng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டான்சில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टॉन्सिल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bademcik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tonsilla
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

migdałki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мигдалина
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amigdală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αμυγδαλών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tonsil
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tonsill
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mandel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tonsil

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TONSIL»

The term «tonsil» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.786 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TONSIL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tonsil

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TONSIL»

Discover the use of tonsil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tonsil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Anatomic Basis of Tumor Surgery
These defects are best addressed with use of a palatal obturator or modified denture to close the soft palate defect. The palatine tonsil, commonly referred to as the tonsil, is a lymphatic structure con- taining indentations called crypts. It resides ...
William C. Wood, Sean Moore, Charles Staley, 2010
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Pathology of the Head and Neck
ery and within the submucosa of the pharyngeal tonsil are a normal finding. The tubal tonsils are poorly defined condensations of lymphoid tissue located around the auditory tube in the nasopharynx and around the fossa of Rosenmüller.
Antonio Cardesa, Pieter Slootweg, 2006
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Removing Tonsil Stones Guide:
If you're a sufferer of chronic tonsil rocks in your tonsil crypts, you're probably thinking "Why me?" Why do I get tonsil stones? Tonsil stones (also known as tonsilloliths) form from a variety of different reasons and it is not necessarily your fault.
V.T., 2014
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Ear, Nose and Throat Histopathology
The palatine tonsil is derived from the second pharyngeal pouch endoderm, which, like that of all the pharyngeal grooves, except the first, disappears early in development. A small recess, the tonsillar fossa, develops and the endodermal cells ...
Leslie Michaels, Henrik B. Hellquist, 2001
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The Girls of Tonsil Lake
Liz Flaherty. years.) Suzanne's a beauty consultant. I mean, really, she is. She's been with this same makeup company for over twenty years, and she looks so good her picture's in their flyers that urge you to buy their stuff instead of what's at  ...
Liz Flaherty, 2014
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Human Microscopic Anatomy: An Atlas for Students of Medicine ...
An Atlas for Students of Medicine and Biology Radivoj V. Krstic. Plate 31. Components of the lymphatic or immune system. Lymphatic ring of the pharynx. Pharyngeal tonsil 1. The lymphatic or immune system comprises all organs and ...
Radivoj V. Krstic, 1991
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Mechanisms of Oncogenesis: An update on Tumorigenesis
It is an intriguing fact that the squamous cell carcinoma at tonsil has high rate of HPV infection. Anatomically, the squamous cell epithelium at tonsil is continuous with adjacent oral and pharyngeal squamous epithelium. Underlying the ...
Domenico Coppola, 2010
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Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
A tonsil is divided into two parts, a large portion that variably protrudes into the pharynx and a smaller part that lies under mucosa, which forms the anterior part of the lateral wall of the tonsillar sinus (crypt). The smaller portion is exposed when ...
Douglas H. Slatter, 2003
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Issues in Ophthalmic, ENT, and Head and Neck Surgery: 2011 ...
In this recently published article, scientists in Seoul, South Korea conducted a study “To investigate the correlation of subjective tonsil size with real palatine tonsil size and to compare the differences of each parameter according to subjective ...
‎2012
10
Messages of Encouragement
If any of these phrases have risen in you heart and mind, it's time to be encouraged! Messages of Encouragement provide inspirational words and stories of triumph over trials to uplift every reader.
Pauline Hayes Tonsil, PhD, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TONSIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tonsil is used in the context of the following news items.
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Central Michigan coach John Bonamego diagnosed with tonsil cancer
Just told team: Cancer in my left tonsil. Caught early; very treatable. It's one more opponent. I WILL beat it. Will be on field for Ok St. — John Bonamego ... «Yahoo Sports, Jun 15»
2
Green Day's Jason White Has Tonsil Cancer
(dailyRx News) Jason White, longtime touring guitarist for pop punk band Green Day, has been diagnosed with tonsil cancer. Luckily, the cancer is treatable, ... «dailyRx, Dec 14»
3
Green Day Guitarist Jason White Diagnosed with Tonsil Cancer
"We have some news to report regarding our brother Jason White, and wanted you to hear it from us before word spread," the announcement read. «People Magazine, Dec 14»
4
Dr Bryan Richards' graphic tonsil removal videos become unlikely …
A surgeon's graphic videos showing him removing people's tonsils have become an unlikely worldwide hit on YouTube. Dr Bryan Richards, who posts under the ... «Metro, Oct 14»
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Dr. Michael Friedman of Chicago ENT Discusses "Secondary …
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Oct 8, 2014) - Tonsils are an important part of the immune system and are the first line of defense against infection. The masses of ... «Yahoo Finance UK, Oct 14»
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Ranbir Kapoor undergoes tonsil surgery
Ranbir Kapoor apparently was getting treated for his adenoid tonsil in a well known hospital in Mumbai this week. Veteran actor and Ranbir's father Rishi ... «bollywoodhungama, Oct 14»
7
Tonsil stem cells may help repair liver damage without surgery
The research, published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, involved tonsil-derived stem cells compressed into a heat-sensitive liquid that turned ... «Fox News, Sep 14»
8
Anal, tongue and tonsil cancers on the rise, Alberta study shows
Cervical cancer rates are declining, but human papillomavirus-related cancers of the tongue and tonsils, as well as anal cancers, are increasing, a new study in ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 14»
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Summer's a Great Time for Tonsil Removal
FRIDAY, June 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Summer is the perfect time for children to have their tonsils removed, according to an expert. “Kids need from 10 ... «Health.com, Jun 14»
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Jahi McMath, left brain dead after tonsil surgery, to get school diploma
The family of Jahi McMath, the girl who was left brain dead after tonsil surgery ... 9 to have her tonsils removed as well as other procedures performed in an effort ... «Patriot-News, Jun 14»

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