| TON | either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx |
|---|---|
| TON | a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx) |
| TON | a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx) |
| TON | surgical removal of the palatine tonsils |
| TON | inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils) |
| TON | of or relating to barbers and barbering |
| TON | shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order |
| TON | the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head |
| TON | shave the head of a newly inducted monk |
| TON | having a bald spot either shaved or natural |
| TON | an annuity scheme wherein participants share certain benefits and on the death of any participant his benefits are redistributed among the remaining participants |
| TON | a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a participant his share is distributed to the remaining members |