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Meaning of "tonsils" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TONSILS

tonsils  [ˈtɒnsəlz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TONSILS

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tonsils 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 TONSILS 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 tonsils in the English dictionary

The definition of tonsils in the dictionary is two small masses of lymphatic tissue situated one on each side of the back of the mouth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TONSILS


apples
ˈæpəlz
articles
ˈɑːtɪk əlz
Brussels
ˈbrʌsəlz
chemicals
ˈkɛmɪkəlz
Chronicles
ˈkrɒnɪkəlz
credentials
krɪˈdenʃəlz
doubles
ˈdʌbəlz
finals
ˈfaɪnəlz
fundamentals
ˌfʌndəˈmɛnt əlz
Knowles
nəʃuəlz
materials
məˈtɪərɪəlz
Novels
ˈnɒvəlz
principles
ˈprɪnsɪpəlz
singles
ˈsɪŋɡəlz
subtitles
ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəlz
titles
ˈtaɪtəlz
travels
ˈtrævəlz
trembles
ˈtrɛmbəlz
trials
ˈtraɪəlz
troubles
ˈtrʌbəlz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TONSILS

tons
tonsil
tonsilar
tonsilitis
tonsillar
tonsillary
tonsillectomies
tonsillectomy
tonsillitic
tonsillitis
tonsillotomies
tonsillotomy
tonsor
tonsorial
tonsure
tonsured
tontine
tontine period
tontiner
tonus

WORDS THAT END LIKE TONSILS

bed of nails
bite one´s nails
blue devils
cat-o´-nine-tails
cecils
civils
contact details
Daugavpils
entrails
fewtrils
fils
hard as nails
off the rails
on someone´s coat-tails
personal details
Pils
spoils
tails
take the wind out of someone´s sails
trim one´s sails

Synonyms and antonyms of tonsils in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tonsils» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TONSILS

Find out the translation of tonsils to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

扁桃体
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amígdalas
570 millions of speakers

English

tonsils
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टॉन्सिल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اللَّوْزَتَان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

миндалина
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amígdalas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টন্সিল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amygdales
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tonsil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mandeln
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

扁桃
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

편도선
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tonsils
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

amidan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டான்சில்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टॉन्सल्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bademcikler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tonsille
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

migdałki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ніздрі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amigdală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αμυγδαλές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mangels
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

halsmandlar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mandler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tonsils

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TONSILS»

The term «tonsils» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.243 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TONSILS» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TONSILS»

Discover the use of tonsils in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tonsils and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Good-Bye Tonsils!
A young girl describes what happens when she goes to the hospital to have her tonsils removed.
Juliana Lee Hatkoff, Craig M. Hatkoff, 2004
2
How to Yodel: Lessons to Tickle Your Tonsils
Are your tonsils bored? Are you ready for standing ovations instead of walking ovations? Is your cattle call more like a cat call? You're in luck! Inside this book is a simple but surefire way to make yourself heard. It's time to yodel!
Wylie Gustafson, 2007
3
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Palate grade 1 allows the observer to visualize the entire uvula and tonsils or pillars (Fig. 9. 2.1 A). Palate grade 2 allows visualization of the uvula but not the tonsils (Fig. 9.2. IB). Grade 3 allows visualization of the soft palate but not the uvula ...
David N. F. Fairbanks, Samuel A. Mickelson, B. Tucker Woodson, 2003
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Pathology of the Head and Neck
The tubal tonsils are poorly defined condensations of lymphoid tissue located around the auditory tube in the nasopharynx and around the fossa of Rosenmüller. The term lingual tonsil refers to the abundant non-encapsulated lymphoid tissue ...
Antonio Cardesa, Pieter Slootweg, 2006
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Duke Radiology Case Review: Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, ...
DIAGNOSIS. * Chiari I malformation: In this congenital malformation, herniation of the cerebellar tonsils occurs through the foramen magnum. The abnormality within the spinal cord is isointense to spinal fluid on all pulse sequences and is due ...
James M. Provenzale, Rendon C. Nelson, 1998
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Histology
The tonsils of the pharynx, the Peyer patches of the ileum, and the appendix of the cecum are characterized by aggregations of lymphatic nodules. B. | Gut- associated lymphatic tissue (GALT). Tonsils, Peyer patches, and the appendix are ...
Ray C. Henrikson, Gordon I. Kaye, Joseph E. Mazurkiewicz, 1997
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Recent Advances in Tonsils and Mucosal Barriers of the Upper ...
Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Tonsils and Mucosal Barriers of the Upper Airways, July 7-9, 2010, Asahikawa, Japan Yasuaki Harabuchi, Tatsuya Hayashi, Akihiro Katada. Surface Molecules on TonsillarT Cells in Patients ...
Yasuaki Harabuchi, Tatsuya Hayashi, Akihiro Katada, 2011
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Adenoids and Diseased Tonsils: Their Effect on General ...
This interest has centered in part upon those two afflictions of childhood— adenoids and diseased tonsils,—or even tonsils that are merely enlarged. There is no doubt ofthe physical handicap borne byachild whois possessed of them. As a seat ...
Margaret Cobb Rogers
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Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
ANATOMY The paired palatine tonsils are masses of lymphoid tissue in the lateral walls of the oropharynx caudal to the palatoglossal arch and ventral to the soft palate. A tonsil is divided into two parts, a large portion that variably protrudes ...
Douglas H. Slatter, 2003
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Encyclopedia of Family Health
Tonsils Questions and Answers How soon after having an attack of tonsillitis is it safe to have surgery to remove the tonsils? Two to three weeks is the accepted period, after which time the risk of abnormal bleeding after surgery returns to ...
David B. Jacoby, R. M. Youngson, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TONSILS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tonsils is used in the context of the following news items.
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Yolanda Foster kisses daughter Bella Hadid before she gets her …
But Yolanda Foster wasn't about to miss being at her daughter Bella Hadid's hospital bedside when the teen needed to get her tonsils out. The 51-year-old ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Dear Abby: Today is a day to celebrate biting gators and big tonsils
Before she left, she told the class she was having her tonsils out. When she returned to the classroom with a larger chest, one of the students cracked, "Nice ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Mar 15»
3
Give ibuprofen not morphine after removing tonsils in kids, new …
Children who have had their tonsils removed because they have obstructive sleep apnea should be given ibuprofen not morphine for pain after the surgery, ... «Toronto Star, Jan 15»
4
Tonsil removal for youth with sleep apnea may improve asthma …
About 13,500 of those children who had asthma had their adenoids and tonsils removed to improve obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers compared their ... «Fox News, Nov 14»
5
Surgeon's graphic videos showing tonsils being taken out are …
Have you ever wondered what your tonsils look like when they're being ripped out? Well Dr Bryan Richards in the US has decided to film himself as the ... «Mirror.co.uk, Oct 14»
6
How to Survive Tonsillitis
The tonsils are a pair of soft tissue masses located on either side of the back of the throat. The tonsils help trap bacteria and viruses as they enter the body ... «U.S. News & World Report, Oct 14»
7
Anthony Bennett gets tonsillectomy
CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anthony Bennett had his tonsils and adenoids removed to help improve a sleep condition. Bennett, the No. «ESPN, May 14»
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Children To Gain Weight Following Tonsil Surgery: Consider …
For children who have their tonsils removed, the only silver lining to look forward to is the promise of all the ice cream they can eat, but parents may want to think ... «Medical Daily, Apr 14»
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Tonsillectomy May Spur Weight Gain in Kids, But Won't Cause …
THURSDAY, April 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Some children gain weight after having their tonsils removed, but this weight gain is typically confined to ... «HealthDay, Apr 14»
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Complications common for adults after tonsillectomy
Adults have a high rate of complications after getting their tonsils removed, so plan for adequate recuperation after the surgery, researchers say. "Most of these ... «Chicago Tribune, Apr 14»

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