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palatine tonsil

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

palatine uvula Palatines palatineship palatinoid palatinose palatinum

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