Definition

Relating to the tonsils, which are small masses of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat.

Example

The doctor examined the tonsillar tissue for signs of infection.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of tonsillar issues affecting people's health?

Yeah, I read that they can cause a lot of problems if they get inflamed.

Exactly! My friend had to get his tonsillar tissue checked recently.

That sounds serious! I hope he gets better soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tonsillar** → It is formed from "tonsilla" (from Latin, meaning tonsil) and the suffix "-ar" (meaning pertaining to). The word "tonsillar" refers to something that is related to the tonsils.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for tonsil, 'tonsilla', to remember that 'tonsillar' means pertaining to the tonsils.

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