Bahasa Melayu

tonsil

Bahasa Melayu

English

tonsil

One of the two small organs at the sides of the throat near the base of the tongue.

تونسيل

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Doktor memeriksa tonsil adik yang bengkak.

    The doctor checked my younger sibling's swollen tonsils.

  2. Tonsilnya mudah sakit ketika dia demam.

    Her tonsils easily become sore when she has a fever.

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tonsil

Refers to the small organs at the sides of the throat.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.