Tonsil
The tonsil located in the oropharynx at the end of the soft palate is the palatine tonsil. This tonsil plays a role in the immune system by helping to protect against infections that enter the body through the mouth and nose. Sometimes, inflammation or infection of the palatine tonsils can lead to conditions like tonsillitis.
Tonsils grow in proportion as a person grows. So the size the tonsil in a child is in proportion to the size of the tonsil in an adult.
Tonsil
Tonsil holes (crypts) are a normal part of the tonsil anatomy where debris can accumulate. They cannot be permanently closed or sealed without medical intervention like surgery, which is usually only considered if they are causing recurrent infections or other health issues. Practicing good oral hygiene and using salt water gargles can help to keep them clean and reduce bad breath associated with tonsil stones.
Tonsil
tonsil is the part of immune system.it is a secondary lymphoid organ. it is formed by the aggregation of lymphoid follicles.
pharyngeal tonsil, palatine tonsil, lingual tonsil
Tonsils is the plural of tonsil
"Tonsil" is a thing and therefor has no antonym.
Pharyngeal lymphoid tissue or palatine tonsil tissue are terms that can be used as synonyms for tonsil without directly including the word "tonsil" in their names.
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Tonsil stones are just a little thing in your tonsil pocket. A tonsil Stone cause Bad breath, Headaches, Fevers, and sometimes lumps in your throats. A Tonsil Stone is just germs and leftover food in your tonsil pockets. Also it can maybe cause a sore throat.
Tonsil Trouble was created on 2008-03-12.
Is there a difference between tonsil crypts and, tonsil holes? If so what is it?
42860 is the CPT for excision of tonsil tag
Tonsil stones are yellow or whitish irregular shaped object which is commonly found inside the small pockets of the tonsil.