General Anatomy · Immune System · Easy
Tonsil
Meaning: A pair of soft tissue masses at the back of the throat.
In practice: Tonsillitis causes sore throat, swelling, and difficulty swallowing.
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Which word means: Shaft of a long bone.
Answer: Diaphysis
Which word means: Flat, sheet-like tendon that connects muscle to bone or to other muscles.
Answer: Aponeurosis
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