Phonetics:
/ˈtɒn.səl/
/ˈtɑn.səl/
Meanings:
noun
Definition: Either of a pair of small masses of lymphoid tissue that lie on each side of the throat and that help protect the body against infection; palatine tonsil.
Definition: Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils.