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What are Tonsil Stones?

Season 1 Episode 15 | 2m 24s

If you’ve got white lumps in your throat, they could be tonsil stones or “tonsilloliths.”

If you’ve got white lumps in your throat, they could be tonsil stones or “tonsilloliths.”

08/17/2017 | Rating NR

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Gross Science

What are Tonsil Stones?

Season 1 Episode 15 | 2m 24s

If you’ve got white lumps in your throat, they could be tonsil stones or “tonsilloliths.”

08/17/2017 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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Hi, I'm Anna. I host a YouTube series for NOVA, PBS Digital Studios, and WGBH on the slimy, smelly, creepy world of science. Here I post about all things bizarre and beautiful.

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