One of the two glandular organs situated in the throat at the sides of the fauces. The tonsils are sometimes called the almonds, from their shape.
a multiple aggregation of large lymphatic nodules, embedded in mucous membrane
tonsilla (origin obscure); mass of lymphocytes close to an epithelium, e.g., lingual tonsil, palatine tonsil (the "tonsil"), pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid, tonsil of Luschka, q.v.), tubal tonsil (of auditory tube); also cerebellar tonsil.
A lymphoid nodule in the wall of the pharynx; the palatine, pharyngeal, and lingual tonsils.
either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
Latin tonsilla = tonsil (e.g., palatine tonsil).
(TOHN-sihl) A small organ of the lymphatic system that consists of an aggregation of fixed lymphocytes and connective tissue embedded in a mucous membrane. There are three pairs (pharyngeal, palatine, and lingual), all of which play a role in the immune response.
Lymphoid tissue located in the back of the mouth.
one of 2 small immune system glands made up of lymphoid tissue, located at the back of the throat.
One of two small masses of lymphoid tissue on either side of the throat.
The tonsils are areas of lymphoid tissue on either side of the throat. An infection of the tonsils is called tonsillitis. Most commonly, the term "tonsils" refers to the palatine tonsils that can be seen in the back of the throat.