tonsils
word · lemma: tonsil
Definition
Tonsils are two small soft organs at the back of your throat that help fight infections, especially in children.
Usage & Nuances
Used in medical and general contexts. Common phrases: 'swollen tonsils', 'remove tonsils' (have a tonsillectomy). Not to be confused with 'adenoids', another part in the throat.
Spanish: amígdalasPortuguese (BR): amígdalasPortuguese (PT): amígdalasChinese (Simplified): 扁桃体Chinese (Traditional): 扁桃腺Hindi: टॉन्सिल्सArabic: اللوزتانBengali: টনসিলRussian: миндалиныJapanese: 扁桃腺Vietnamese: amidanKorean: 편도Turkish: bademcikUrdu: tonsils - گلے کی غدود (طب میں)Indonesian: amandel
Example Sentences
When I was a kid, I had to get my tonsils out because I had so many infections.
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She had her tonsils removed last year.
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My tonsils hurt when I swallow.
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Doctors check your tonsils during an exam.
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My tonsils always get swollen when I catch a cold.
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The doctor said my sore throat is from infected tonsils.
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