Which term does NOT mean "pertaining to the tonsils"?

a. tonsillac
b. tonsillary
c. tonsillic
d. tonsillitis


d
Explanation:
a. tonsillac: -ac is a suffix that means "pertaining to"
b. tonsillary: -ary is a suffix that means "pertaining to"
c. tonsillic: -ic is a suffix that means "pertaining to"
d. tonsillitis: correct

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