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Palatine Tonsil.
Palatine Tonsil - as a noun
Either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faucial tonsiltonsiltonsillaExample Sentences
"The doctor examined the patient's palatine tonsils to check for signs of infection."
"Enlarged palatine tonsils can cause difficulty in swallowing."
"Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the palatine tonsils."
"Chronic inflammation of the palatine tonsils is known as tonsillitis."
"A common symptom of palatine tonsil infection is a sore throat."
