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Definition of Tonsilla adenoidea
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"
Exact synonyms: Adenoid, Luschka's Tonsil, Pharyngeal Tonsil, Third Tonsil, Tonsilla Pharyngealis
Generic synonyms: Lymphatic Tissue, Lymphoid Tissue
Group relationships: Pharynx, Throat
Derivative terms: Adenoid, Adenoidal
Generic synonyms: Lymphatic Tissue, Lymphoid Tissue
Group relationships: Pharynx, Throat
Derivative terms: Adenoid, Adenoidal
Medical Definition of Tonsilla adenoidea
1. An alternate term for pharyngeal tonsil. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tonsilla Adenoidea
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