n. [ L. tonsill&unr_;, pl.: cf. F. tonsille. ] (Anat.) One of the two glandular organs situated in the throat at the sides of the fauces. The tonsils are sometimes called the
a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the tonsils; tonsilitic.
a. [ L. tonsilis, fr. tondere, tonsum, to shear, clip. See Tonsure. ] Capable of being clipped. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.) Tonsilar.
‖n. [ NL. See Tonsil, and -itis. ] (Med.) Inflammation of the tonsils; quinsy.
n. (Surg.) The operation of removing the tonsils; -- formerly also called
n. (Med.) Inflammation of the tonsils; --- same as tonsilitis. [ PJC ]
n. [ Tonsil + Gr.
n. (Surg.) The operation of removing the tonsils, or a portion thereof; -- called more commonly