Phrase Hound found 11 phrases and 7 compound words that contain tonsil. The most common are listed below. Open tonsil in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 11
- tonsil stoneA mineralization of debris within the crevices of the tonsils.
- palatine tonsilOne of the two tonsils that can be seen on the left and right sides at the back of the throat.
- lingual tonsilA rounded mass or group of small nodules of lymphatic tissue that cover the base of the tongue just anterior to the epiglottis.
- nasopharyngeal tonsilSynonym of adenoid: Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
- pharyngeal tonsilSynonym of adenoid: Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
- tonsil hockeySynonym of French kissing: the act or practice of kissing involving the tongue.
- tonsil stonesplural of tonsil stone: A mineralization of debris within the crevices of the tonsils.
- faucial tonsilA palatine tonsil.
- third tonsilSynonym of adenoid: Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
- tonsil tennisSynonym of French kissing: the act or practice of kissing involving the tongue.
- Luschka's tonsilSynonym of adenoid: Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
Compound words 7
- tonsillarOf or pertaining to the tonsils
- adenotonsillectomyThe surgical removal of the adenoids and tonsils, combination of adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy
- tonsilotomeAn instrument for removing the tonsils.
- tonsilitisAlternative spelling of tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils.
- tonsillaryAlternative form of tonsillar: Of or pertaining to the tonsils
- tonsillitesplural of tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils.
- tonsillithAlternative form of tonsillolith: A calculus that forms in the rear of the mouth, in the crevasses of the palatine tonsils.