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(anatomy) One of the two tonsils that can be seen on the left and right sides at the back of the throat.

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palatine tonsil

Source Word

palatine tonsil

(anatomy) One of the two tonsils that can be seen on the left and right sides at the back of the throat.

Japanese Meaning

喉の後ろ側、左右に位置する二つの扁桃腺のうちの一つ。

The surgeon carefully examined the palatine tonsil to determine whether it needed to be removed.

外科医は、摘出が必要かどうかを判断するために口蓋扁桃を慎重に調べた。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) One of the two tonsils that can be seen on the left and right sides at the back of the throat.

palatine tonsils

（ plural ）