Palatine tonsils, occasionally called the faucial tonsils, are the tonsils on the left and right sides at the back of the throat which can often be seen as white lumps. Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils and will often, but not necessarily, cause a sore throat and fever. In chronic cases tonsillectomy may be indicated.
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A large oval mass of lymphoid tissue embedded in the lateral wall of the oral pharynx on either side between the pillars of the fauces. ... Synonym: tonsilla palatina, tonsilla, faucial tonsil, tonsil. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a large oval mass of lymphoid tissue embedded in the lateral wall of the oral pharynx on either side between the pillars of the fauces. Synonyms: tonsilla palatina, faucial tonsil, tonsil2, tonsilla
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lymphoid tissue located near the oropharynx
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