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Tonsil cancer that has material basis in squamous cells
Carcinoma of the tonsil is a type of squamous cell carcinoma. The tonsil is the most common site of squamous cell carcinoma in the oropharynx. It comprises
Tonsil_carcinoma
Lymphoid organs in the mouth and throat
and consists of the adenoid tonsil (or pharyngeal tonsil), two tubal tonsils, two palatine tonsils, and the lingual tonsils. These organs play an important
Tonsil
Pharynx cancer that is located in the oropharynx
Oropharyngeal cancer, also known as oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and tonsil cancer, is a disease in which abnormal cells with the potential to
Oropharyngeal_cancer
Lymphatic tissue in the tongue
; Hoffmann, T. K.; Greve, J. (2017-06-26). "Synchronous bilateral tonsil carcinoma: case presentation and review of the literature". Infectious Agents
Lingual_tonsils
Carcinoma that derives from squamous epithelial cells
tongue, tonsils, or larynx, but may also occur in the lung or elsewhere. clear-cell squamous-cell carcinoma (also known as clear-cell carcinoma of the
Squamous-cell_carcinoma
Cancer that has metastasized (spread) to the brain from another location in the body
68Ga-Trivehexin demonstrated high uptake in a brain metastasis of tonsil carcinoma but no uptake in the surrounding healthy brain tissue, enabling a delineation
Brain_metastasis
Cancer arises in the head or neck region
includes the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the tonsils. Cancers of the tonsils are more strongly associated with human papillomavirus infection
Head_and_neck_cancer
American non-profit organization
with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma. The late stage discovery, after twice being misdiagnosed, was made on his right tonsil, but had spread to the other
Oral_Cancer_Foundation
Enlargement of the adenoid tonsil
as enlarged adenoids refers to an enlargement of the adenoid (pharyngeal tonsil) that is linked to nasopharyngeal mechanical blockage and/or chronic inflammation
Adenoid_hypertrophy
Medical specialty of the head and neck
of mouth) Oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the oropharynx, soft palate, tonsil, base of tongue) Larynx cancer (voice box cancer) Hypopharynx cancer (lower
Otorhinolaryngology
Part of the throat that is behind the mouth and nasal cavity
palatine tonsil. The anterior wall consists of the base of the tongue and the epiglottic vallecula; the lateral wall is made up of the tonsil, tonsillar
Pharynx
Part of patient assessment performed on the mouth
hairy tongue, caviar lesions, carcinoma, macroglossia, candidiasis, aphthous ulcer and leukoplakia. To assess the tonsils, a patient opens their mouth
Mouth_assessment
Major salivary gland in many animals
mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. Other malignant tumors of the parotid gland include acinic cell carcinoma, carcinoma expleomorphic
Parotid_gland
Cancer of the throat
transoral laser microsurgery in 102 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil". European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 270 (8): 2299–2306
HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer
HPV-positive_oropharyngeal_cancer
Inherited genetic condition that predisposes a person to cancer
paraganglioma/pheochromocytoma; renal cell carcinoma of chromophobe, hybrid oncocytic, or oncocytoma histology; sebaceous carcinoma; and sex cord tumors with annular
Hereditary_cancer_syndrome
Medical condition
by the presence of whitish-yellow dots on the pharyngeal wall, tonsils or lingual tonsils. They are firmly adherent and cannot be wiped off. The surrounding
Keratosis_pharyngis
American wreck diver (born 1951)
John Chatterton was diagnosed with metastasized squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil, which was thought to be likely a result of his exposure to Agent
John_Chatterton
Human disease
increase the risk of cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, mouth, tonsils, or throat. Nearly all cervical cancer is due to HPV and two strains, HPV16
Human papillomavirus infection
Human_papillomavirus_infection
Accumulation of calcium salts in bodily tissue, usually bone
calcification Arthritic bone spurs Kidney stones Gall stones Heterotopic bone Tonsil stones Pulp stone In a number of breast pathologies, calcium is often deposited
Calcification
Presence of unpleasant odors in exhaled breath
conclusions. Treating underlying disease such as gum disease, tooth decay, tonsil stones, or gastroesophageal reflux disease may help. Counselling may be
Bad_breath
Cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat
papillomavirus (HPV), particularly type 16, is a cause of oropharyngeal cancer (tonsils, base of tongue). However, its role in the genesis of oral cavity cancers
Oral_cancer
List of immortalized cell lines overgrown by other, more aggressive cells
megakaryocyte DAMI cell lines has in reality been conducted on bladder carcinoma and erythroleukemia cells, respectively. Thus, all research on endothelium-
List of contaminated cell lines
List_of_contaminated_cell_lines
Formation of stones in the salivary glands
made from mineral salts, and other types of calculi include tonsiloliths (tonsil stones) and renal calculi (kidney stones). Sialolithiasis refers to the
Sialolithiasis
Pathogens as a cause of cancer
human papillomavirus, which is associated with cervical carcinoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma; Epstein-Barr virus, which is associated with a variety
Infectious_causes_of_cancer
Mammalian protein found in humans
Honjo T (October 2002). "Microanatomical localization of PD-1 in human tonsils". Immunology Letters. 83 (3): 215–20. doi:10.1016/S0165-2478(02)00088-3
Programmed cell death protein 1
Programmed_cell_death_protein_1
Genetic changes leading to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation
nonpolyposis colorectal cancer Li–Fraumeni syndrome Nevoid basal-cell carcinoma syndrome Von Hippel–Lindau disease Werner syndrome Xeroderma pigmentosum
Causes_of_cancer
Mouth blisters due to infection by coxsackieviruses
often appear on the tonsillar pillars (adjacent to the tonsils), but also on the soft palate, tonsils, uvula, or tongue. A small number of lesions (usually
Herpangina
Non-contagious, painful bacterial infection of the gums
Institute describes a fusospirochetal infection of the pharynx and palatine tonsils, causing "ulcero-membranous pharyngitis and tonsillitis", which later became
Necrotizing_gingivitis
Protein
FDC-SP was first found within follicular dendritic cell isolates from the tonsil, and later was found to be specifically expressed within the periodontal
FDC-SP
Medical condition
corticosteroids may be used to control the swelling of the throat and tonsils. Currently, there are no antiviral drugs or vaccines available. Symptoms
Epstein–Barr_virus_infection
Partial collapse of a lung causing reduced gas exchange
(foreign body, mucus plug), from the wall (tumor, usually squamous cell carcinoma) or compressing from the outside (tumor, lymph node, tubercle). Another
Atelectasis
Autoimmune diseases of the skin
that antibiotics are effective. Limited evidence suggests removal of the tonsils may benefit people with chronic plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, and
Psoriasis
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
cells can be CD10+ Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (Clear cell RCC) CD10+ distinguishes renal cell carcinoma, conventional type with eosinophilic morphology
Neprilysin
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
subunit expression and inhibitory effect of antisense hTR on pancreatic carcinoma". World Journal of Gastroenterology. 9 (8): 1808–14. doi:10.3748/wjg.v9
TEP1
Protein-coding gene in humans
"Antigens recognized by autologous antibody in patients with renal-cell carcinoma". Int. J. Cancer. 83 (4): 456–64. doi:10.1002/(SICI)1097-0215(1999111
SCAF11
Swelling in the upper neck, often due to birth defect
presumption should be a malignancy until proven otherwise, since carcinomas of the tonsil, tongue base and thyroid may all present as cystic masses of the
Branchial_cleft_cyst
cancers can occur anywhere in the mouth but occur most often in the tongue, tonsils, oropharynx (back of the throat), gums, and the floor of the mouth. According
HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer awareness and prevention
HPV-associated_oropharyngeal_cancer_awareness_and_prevention
Localized collection of pus in body tissue
boils or deep skin abscesses), in the lungs, brain, teeth, kidneys, and tonsils. Major complications may include spreading of the abscess material to adjacent
Abscess
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
of DICE1: a gene frequently affected by LOH and downregulated in lung carcinomas". Oncogene. 18 (32): 4530–7. doi:10.1038/sj.onc.1202806. PMID 10467397
INTS6
American baseball player (born 1957)
was suffering from squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsils, a type of cancer which only rarely involves the tonsils. Butler was not a smoker himself,
Brett_Butler_(baseball)
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
gene. It was formerly known as "Long palate, lung and nasal epithelium carcinoma-associated protein 4" encoded by the LPLUNC4 gene. The BPIFB4 gene sequence
BPIFB4
Atlanta oncologist
Disparities in Incidence and Survival of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Tongue, Base of Tongue, and Tonsils: A Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results
Nabil_F._Saba
Fibrosis of lungs due to unknown causes
at a rate of 13.5% where the most common cancer type is Squamous-cell carcinoma of the lung. a routine evaluation every 3 to 6 months, including spirometry
Idiopathic_pulmonary_fibrosis
Disease of the respiratory system
bacteria is called bacterial tracheitis. Tonsillitis is swelling of the tonsils by a bacterial or viral infection. This inflammation can lead to airway
Respiratory_disease
Congenital disorder of tongue mobility
Mouth breathing is correlated with other health issues such as enlarged tonsils and adenoids, chronic ear infections, and sleep-disordered breathing. Ankyloglossia
Ankyloglossia
Common viral infectious disease
disease is often pharyngitis, which is frequently accompanied by enlarged tonsils with pus—an exudate similar to that seen in cases of strep throat. In about
Infectious_mononucleosis
Species of plant
as well as oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), a form of cancer that affects the mouth, tonsils, and throat. Multiple studies demonstrate
Betel
Janeway, H. H. (1920). Treatment of cancer, particularly of the tongue, tonsil and rectum, by buried emanation. Am. J. Roentgenol, 7, 92. In 1933, the
Henry_Harrington_Janeway
Protein found in humans
(September 2012). "Psoriasin (S100A7) promotes migration of a squamous carcinoma cell line". J. Dermatol. Sci. 67 (3): 205–7. doi:10.1016/j.jdermsci.2012
S100A7
of the affected limb. Squamous cell carcinomas affect areas that lack natural pigmentation (oral cavity, tonsils, lips, nose, eyelids, outer earal ear
Cancer_in_cats
NcRNA found in eukaryotes
of TERC enhances MDV-mediated oncogenesis, and is observed in gastric carcinoma. Overexpression of TERC is also observed in inflammatory conditions such
Telomerase_RNA_component
Medical intervention
is the removal of part or all of the tonsils as a prophylactic measure against future oropharyngeal carcinomas. However, current research is not definitive
Prophylactic_surgery
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
protein is associated with breast and prostate cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), papilloma, glioma, obesity, and SARS-CoV. Based on the differential
SLC46A3
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
glands; at high levels in oropharyneal epithelium, including tongue and tonsils; and at moderate levels many other tissue types and glands including pituitary
BPIFA1
English surgeon (1934–2024)
array of symptoms that included swollen lymph notes, thrush, enlarged tonsils and "a red wet soggy throat, like a schoolchild with a viral infection"—in
Anne_Bayley
Software reverse engineer (1952–2009)
being diagnosed with and receiving treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil, which metastasized. His site was frozen for several months but
Fravia
Medical condition
RECQ4 Helicase likely active in HRR basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, intraepidermal carcinoma Fanconi anemia genes FANCA, B, C, D1, D2, E,
DNA repair-deficiency disorder
DNA_repair-deficiency_disorder
Flow of stomach contents into the throat (larynx and pharynx)
biliary reflux has recently been implicated in hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Weakly acidic bile may increase the risk for hypopharyngeal carcinogenesis
Laryngopharyngeal_reflux
Human viral disease
Commonly, visible evidence of the disease develops in the oral cavity and tonsil areas in the form of small ulcers which can be painful, itchy, or both;
Chickenpox
Protein found in humans
Yamamoto R, Horii A, Okuzaki D, et al. (March 2010). "Microarray analysis of tonsils in immunoglobulin A nephropathy patients". Biochemical and Biophysical
Calretinin
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
tissues and peripheral blood of Chinese patients with hepatocellular carcinoma". Life Sciences. 79 (8): 744–8. doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2006.02.024. PMID 16546222
SSX5
Organ system in vertebrates complementary to the circulatory system
highest lymphocyte concentration is found), the spleen, the thymus, and the tonsils. Lymphocytes are initially generated in the bone marrow. The lymphoid organs
Lymphatic_system
Gene in the species Homo sapiens
a transcript of the immunoglobulin alpha-1 gene, in human epithelial carcinomas". World Journal of Gastroenterology. 13 (16): 2305–2311. doi:10.3748/wjg
Immunoglobulin heavy constant alpha 1
Immunoglobulin_heavy_constant_alpha_1
Human gene
lymph, nerve, salivary glands, thyroid, tonsils, and umbilical cord. There was no expression in bladder carcinoma despite expression being elevated in the
ODR4
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
cycle-regulated molecule, exhibits reduced expression in human renal carcinomas". Gene. 328: 187–96. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2003.12.013. PMID 15019998. Rankin
PDS5A
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
as a frequently methylated putative tumor suppressor in hepatocellular carcinoma". Clinical Cancer Research. 18 (13): 3541–51. doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-11-1007
MZB1
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
hypermethylated pi-class glutathione S-transferase gene promoters in hepatocellular carcinoma cells". J. Biol. Chem. 277 (25): 22573–80. doi:10.1074/jbc.M203009200
Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2
Methyl-CpG-binding_domain_protein_2
Bacterial infection of the oral mucosa and periodontium
Vincent described a fusospirochetal infection of the pharynx and palatine tonsils, causing "ulcero-membranous pharyngitis and tonsillitis", which later became
Necrotizing periodontal diseases
Necrotizing_periodontal_diseases
Pain in the ear
salivary gland right in front of the ear Carcinoma of the oropharynx (base of tongue, soft palate, pharyngeal wall, tonsils) Conditions causing irritation of
Ear_pain
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
"Detailed map of a region commonly amplified at 11q13→q14 in human breast carcinoma". Cytogenet. Cell Genet. 79 (1–2): 125–131. doi:10.1159/000134699. PMID 9533029
UVRAG
Medical condition
it may be similar to that of scarlet fever, which includes throat and tonsil swab culture or a rapid antigen detection test for group A beta-hemolytic
Dukes'_disease
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
and are most commonly found within the germinal centres of lymph nodes, tonsils, and the spleen. There is an increase in the number of circulating CD57
B3GAT1
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
of inhibitor of apoptosis proteins in small- and non-small-cell lung carcinoma cells". Exp. Cell Res. 279 (2): 277–90. doi:10.1006/excr.2002.5608. PMID 12243753
Baculoviral IAP repeat-containing protein 3
Baculoviral_IAP_repeat-containing_protein_3
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
been observed in thyroid, prostate, or kidney cancers. In hepatocellular carcinoma, elevated UBD expression has been associated with increased levels of
Ubiquitin_D
Genetic disorder affecting mostly the lungs
Ananthaneni A, Abdehou S, Pandit S (29 August 2023). "Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma at the site of tracheo-esophageal fistula repair in a patient with cystic
Cystic_fibrosis
Herpes virus that causes chickenpox and shingles
survive in external environments for a few hours. VZV multiplies in the tonsils, and causes a wide variety of symptoms. Similar to the herpes simplex viruses
Varicella_zoster_virus
Infectious disease
usually associated with fatigue and a fever of over 39 °C (102.2 °F). The tonsils may appear red and enlarged and are typically covered in exudate. The throat
Scarlet_fever
Illness of the pleural space
malignant) Smooth muscle tumors of the pleura Pleural carcinomas Pleural mucoepidermoid carcinoma Pleural pseudomesotheliomatous adenocarcinoma Pulmonary
Pleural_disease
Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation and retention of asbestos fibers
bodies that are located at the periphery of a focus of non-small cell lung carcinoma, NOS. 61-year-old working industrially with asbestos for decades There
Asbestosis
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
MC, Gimotty PA, Khang E, Buckanovich RJ, et al. (March 2004). "Ovarian carcinoma expresses the NKG2D ligand Letal and promotes the survival and expansion
RAET1E
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
"Identification of 9 genes differentially expressed in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma". Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. 129 (7): 754–9. doi:10.1001/archotol
TGM3
Language used to describe the human body
marrow and matured or activated in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and tonsils. Lymph also transports antigen-presenting cells, such as dendritic cells
Medical_terminology
British otorhinolaryngologist
November 1944. Labyrinth tests. Medical Press (1922), 103, 501. Enlarged tonsils and adenoids. West London Medical Journal. (1924), 29, 1. Catarrhal deafness
James_Dundas-Grant
American singer-songwriter (1946–2023)
backlash from conservative fans. Buffett was diagnosed with Merkel-cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer, in 2019, but kept his illness private
Jimmy_Buffett
Biological system in animals and plants for gas exchange
asbestosis, particulate pollutants) Primary cancers (e.g. bronchial carcinoma, mesothelioma) Secondary cancers (e.g. cancers that originated elsewhere
Respiratory_system
Infectious disease affecting livestock
Pathogenesis of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Pigs; Identification of Oropharyngeal Tonsils as Sites of Primary and Sustained Viral Replication". PLOS ONE. 9 (9) e106859
Foot-and-mouth_disease
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
locus at 18q21.3 contains a tandem duplication of the human squamous cell carcinoma antigen gene". Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 92 (8): 3147–51. Bibcode:1995PNAS
Maspin
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
expression of this gene are associated with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. A expressional decrease of KDM4C was found during cardiac differentation
KDM4C
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Schizosaccharomyces pombe checkpoint gene rad17, is overexpressed in colon carcinoma". Cancer Research. 59 (9): 2023–2028. PMID 10232579. von Deimling F, Scharf
RAD17
Accumulation of pus in the lungs
neoplasms across all age groups, higher in older people; primary squamous carcinoma of the lung is the most common. In the post-antibiotic era pattern of
Lung_abscess
American politician (born 1958)
been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, saying that a "very small tumor" had been found in one of his tonsils. He said he would undergo surgery and
Dan_Kildee
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
DNA methylation signature in HPV-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinomas". Genome Medicine. 9 (1): 33. doi:10.1186/s13073-017-0419-z. PMC 5382363
SMC1B
Red rash due to infection with parvovirus B19
detected in up to 50% of biopsy specimens of the spleen, lymph nodes, tonsils, liver, heart, synovial tissues, skin, brain, and testes, for decades after
Fifth_disease
Human papillomavirus vaccine
HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous-cell carcinoma (OPSCC), a form of cancer that affects the mouth, tonsils, and throat; the prevalence of HPV-positive
Gardasil
Human radiation experiments in Ohio
lymph, cervical, rectal, liver, stomach, esophagus, bowel, tongue, brain, tonsil, rectum, intestinal, and bone cancers. Although they were all cancerous
Cincinnati Radiation Experiments
Cincinnati_Radiation_Experiments
Abfraction • Abrasion • Academy of General Dentistry • Acinic cell carcinoma • Acrodont • Adalbert J. Volck • Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor •
Index of oral health and dental articles
Index_of_oral_health_and_dental_articles
Accumulation of chyle in the pleural space around the lungs
lymphocytic leukemia, lung cancer, lymphoma, Kaposi sarcoma, metastatic carcinoma or esophageal cancer are potential causes of chylothorax. Infectious causes
Chylothorax
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
bladder. The highest C20orf196 mRNA levels were found in the lymph node, tonsil, thyroid, adrenal gland, prostate, pharynx, parathyroid, connective tissue
SHLD1
British flying ace (1895–1963)
died at Field Cottage in Hemel, Hampstead on 4 October 1963, of carcinoma of the tonsils. Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) Flight Commander Alexander MacDonald
James_Enstone
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
monocytes), tonsils, spleen, thymus, bladder, brain, colon, kidney, liver, lymphoblast, T cell leukemia, choriocarcinoma, and carcinoma. HLA-F is expressed
HLA-F
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TONSIL CARCINOMA
TONSIL CARCINOMA
Girl/Female
Indian
Praise, Beautification
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Princess of God; Beautification of Paradise
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Devon)
English (mainly Devon) : from a pet form of the personal name Thomas.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name for someone from Gadshill in Kent, either of two places called Godshill in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, or Godsell Farm in Wiltshire, which were all originally named Godeshyll ‘God’s hill’.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Praise, Beautification
Female
English
English pet form of Latin Antonia, possibly TONI means "invaluable."
Male
Scottish
Scottish form of Old Norse Þorketill, TOCUIL means "Thor's cauldron."
Surname or Lastname
English (Worcestershire)
English (Worcestershire) : unexplained.
Female
Italian
Italian and Spanish short form of Latin Antonia, possibly TONIA means "invaluable."
Female
Native American
Native American Hopi name TOTSI means "moccasins."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Topsy, TOPSIE means "topsail."
Boy/Male
Indian
Someone who Should be Praised
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lovely
Male
Italian
Pet form of Italian/Spanish Antonio, possibly TONIO means "invaluable."Â
Boy/Male
German, Latin
Noble; Abbreviation of Alfonso
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Small Utensil
Boy/Male
German Latin
Abbreviation of Alfonso.
Male
Italian
Pet form of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, FONSIE means "noble and ready."
Female
Norwegian
Danish and Norwegian form of Scandinavian Torhild, TORIL means "Thor's battle."
Girl/Female
Indian
Revelation, Sending down
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v. t.
To adorn with tinsel; to deck out with cheap but showy ornaments; to make gaudy.
a.
Of or pertaining to the tonsils; tonsilitic.
a.
Of or pertaining to tension; increasing tension; hence, increasing strength; as, tonic power.
n.
One of the three chief magistrates of France from 1799 to 1804, who were called, respectively, first, second, and third consul.
n.
An instrument for removing the tonsils.
a.
Like or pertaining to fossils; contained in rocks, whether petrified or not; as, fossil plants, shells.
n.
A torsel.
n.
A tonic element or letter; a vowel or a diphthong.
a.
Capable of being clipped.
n.
One of the tonsils.
a.
Of or pertaining to extension; as, tensile strength.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Tinsel
n.
Inflammation of the tonsil; quinsy.
a.
Tonsilar.
n.
A tocsin.
n.
Scarification or incision of the tonsils.
n.
One of the two glandular organs situated in the throat at the sides of the fauces. The tonsils are sometimes called the almonds, from their shape.
n.
The operation of removing the tonsil, or a portion thereof.
a.
Dug out of the earth; as, fossil coal; fossil salt.
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