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Tonsil: meaning, definitions and examples

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tonsil

 

[ หˆtษ’nsษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical terminology

Tonsils are two lymphoid organs located on each side of the throat. They play a crucial role in the immune system by helping to fight infections, especially in children. Tonsils can become enlarged or infected, leading to a condition known as tonsillitis. In some cases, individuals may require tonsillectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils.

Synonyms

lymphoid tissue, tonsillar tissue.

Examples of usage

  • She struggled with chronic tonsillitis last winter.
  • The doctor suggested an evaluation of her tonsils.
  • Recent studies show that tonsils can be involved in various immune responses.

Translations

Translations of the word "tonsil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amรญgdala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‰เคจเฅเคธเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mandel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amandel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ migdaล‚ek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰ๆกƒ่…บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amygdale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amรญgdala

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bademcik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ๋„์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ูˆุฒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mandle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mandฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ๆกƒไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mandlja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kirtlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะฝะดะฐะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ badamcฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amรญgdala

Etymology

The term 'tonsil' originates from the Latin word 'tonsilla', which means 'almond'. This name was adopted due to the almond-like shape of these organs. Tonsils are part of the body's lymphatic system and play a significant role in protecting the body against pathogens, particularly during childhood. Notably, historical medical texts date back to ancient Greece, where physicians recognized the function of tonsils but had limited understanding of their immunological role. Over the centuries, as the medical field evolved, so did the knowledge regarding the importance of tonsils. Surgical removal of tonsils became common practice in the 20th century due to recurrent infections, leading to debates about the necessity and impact of tonsillectomy on overall health.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,099, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.