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palatine tonsil /ˈəʊzəʊn ˈleɪə/ n

中文：腭扁桃体

中文 · 腭扁桃体Español · amígdala palatinaFrançais · amygdale palatine
Meaning：Lymphoid structure (rich in white blood cells) located on each side of the base of the tongue; it protects the respiratory tract by fighting bacteria.
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