tonsillecˈtomy noun

Surgical removal of one or both of the tonsils (also tonsilecˈtomy)

tonsillitˈic adjective

tonsillīˈtis noun

Inflammation of the tonsils (also tonsilīˈtis)

tonsillotˈomy noun

An incision into, usu followed by complete or partial removal of, a tonsil (also tonsilotˈomy)

tonsil tennis or tonsil hockey noun (slang)

Passionate kissing, esp French kissing (qv)