| Waldeyer's throat ring | The broken ring of lymphoid tissue, formed of the lingual, faucial, and pharyngeal tonsils. Synonym: Bickel's ring, tonsillar ring, Waldeyer's throat ring. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sore throat | A condition characterised by pain or discomfort on swallowing; it may be due to any of a variety of inflammations of the tonsils, pharynx, or larynx. (05 Mar 2000) |
| strep throat | An infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococcus, which can lead to serious complications if not adequately treated. (12 Dec 1998) |
| throat | <botany> Refers to the top of a corolla tube, where the tube joins the lobes. (09 Oct 1997) |