Swahili
mtoki
m-TO-ki
How to say it
Swahilimtokim-TO-kisoon
Englishswollen glandsoon
Frenchganglion enflésoon
Meaning
a swollen or inflamed lymph gland; a tumor or growth.
Good to know
{also matoki pi.) med; swollen lymph gland; inflamed „. i sore, tumor. C/. ' toa
Examples
- Daktari alichunguza mtoki shingoni mwake.The doctor examined the swollen gland on his neck.
- Mtoki ule ulikuwa unauma sana.That swelling was very painful.
- Je, mtoki huu unahitaji upasuaji?Does this swelling require surgery?
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