adjective
- relating to or affecting the tonsils
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s tonsillar area for signs of infection.
- Tonsillar enlargement is common in children with frequent throat infections.
- The ENT specialist noted tonsillar inflammation during the examination.
- Tonsillar tissue can become swollen when fighting bacterial infections.
- The patient complained of tonsillar pain when swallowing.
- Chronic tonsillar problems may require surgical intervention.