Masses of Tissue in the Throat, Often Removed

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Medieval Times, Group 222, Puzzle 5 (Knights and Damsels).

Question is: Masses of Tissue in the Throat, Often Removed

and the answer is: TONSILS

Word Meaning:

TONSILS — plural of tonsil

Definitions from Wiktionary.