Luschka's Tonsil

Definition: Luschka's Tonsil

Luschka's Tonsil

Noun

1. A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children".

Synonyms: Luschka's Tonsil

Synonyms: adenoid (n), pharyngeal tonsil (n), third tonsil (n), tonsilla adenoidea (n), tonsilla pharyngealis (n). (additional references)

Anagrams: Luschka's Tonsil

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