tonsil primary subject, 94 assertions
There are no subgroups or aspects for tonsil in Ascent++.
AtLocation 3
the back of the throat 0.57
the throat 0.33
the pharynx 0.25
CapableOf 35
become inflamed 0.60
become infected 0.56
sit at the back of the … 0.45
shrink in size 0.44
form ring 0.44
protect the body 0.43
become painful 0.42
trap bacteria 0.42
come into contact 0.41
reach their maximum size 0.41
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Causes 3
bad breath 0.36
inflammation 0.25
sleep 0.19
HasA 6
white or yellow spots 0.35
crypt 0.28
spot 0.25
pus 0.25
hole 0.16
certain cells 0.16
HasProperty 13
red 0.60
visible 0.51
big 0.48
large 0.48
vulnerable 0.42
small 0.42
important 0.39
sore 0.28
bigger than the other 0.21
healthy 0.21
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IsA 7
lymphoid tissue 0.46
two masses of tissue 0.44
collections of lymphoid… 0.39
two clumps of tissue 0.35
lumps of tissue 0.35
structure 0.30
oval-shaped, pink masse… 0.25
MadeOf 1
infection-fighting tiss… 0.16
PartOf 2
the lymphatic system 0.53
the immune system 0.51
ReceivesAction 24
removed 0.74
swollen 0.59
composed of lymphoid ti… 0.54
enlarged 0.51
caused by bacteria 0.40
located on either side … 0.40
caused by virus 0.34
retracted 0.33
susceptible to infection 0.33
positioned in the nose 0.32
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