Definition of Pharyngeal tonsil

1. Noun. A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx). "Enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"


Definition of Pharyngeal tonsil

1. Noun. (anatomy) An adenoid. ¹

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Medical Definition of Pharyngeal tonsil

1. A collection of more or less closely aggregated lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx, the hypertrophy of which constitutes the morbid condition called adenoids. Synonym: tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla adenoidea, Luschka's gland, Luschka's tonsil, third tonsil. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pharyngeal Tonsil

pharyngeal hypophysis
pharyngeal isthmus
pharyngeal membranes
pharyngeal mucosa
pharyngeal muscles
pharyngeal opening of auditory tube
pharyngeal opening of eustachian tube
pharyngeal pituitary
pharyngeal plexus
pharyngeal pouch syndrome
pharyngeal raphe
pharyngeal recess
pharyngeal reflex
pharyngeal ridge
pharyngeal space
pharyngeal tonsil (current term)
pharyngeal tonsils
pharyngeal tubercle
pharyngeal vein
pharyngeal veins
pharyngealization
pharyngealize
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pharyngealizes
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pharyngectomy
pharyngei
pharynges
pharyngeus
pharyngismus

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