Synonymer

Uttal

  • UK:
    • IPA: /ˈtɒn.səl/
  • US:
    • IPA: /ˈtɑn.səl/
ÖversättningKontext
Substantiv
1.tonsill {en}anatomi, immunologi
2.halsmandel {en}anatomi, immunologi
3.mandel {en}

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. (anatomy, immunology) 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.
  2. (anatomy, immunology) Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils.

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Pluraltonsils

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