masses of lymphoid tissue located at either side of the back of the throat
Clumps of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat.
(TAHN-suhls) Pair of masses of lymphoid tissue that lie on each side of the throat
Pieces of tissue found either side of the back of the mouth which are associated with the lymphatic system
Masses of tissue at the back of the mouth that protect against infection. Chronic infection or inflammation of the tonsils may warrant their surgical removal.
The tonsils are organs in the back of the throat which act as filters for the lymphatic system. Once routinely removed if infected in young children, they are now left in place unless they are often infected.
masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of both sides of the mouth whose primary function is fighting infection.
Collections of lymphatic tissue in the throat. 728
paired mounds of lymph glands on each side of the throat.
Organs at the back of the throat that help the body fight off viral and bacterial infections; part of the immune system. No longer routinely removed when they become infected.
two oval-shaped masses of lymphoid tissue situated on each side of the back of the mouth, leading to the throat.
collections of tissue involved in fighting infection in the side walls of the throat, which usually melt away by the age of 8 or so, but may persist and partly block the pharynx or throat.
Small masses of lymphatic tissue on either side of the throat.
Lymph glands at the back of the nose and throat. Fight infections in the throat and respiratory system (lungs and airways).
Tonsils are the two masses of tissue on either side of the throat. The tonsils, part of the lymphatic system, help defend the body against harmful microorganisms.
Small masses of lymphoid tissue on either side of the mouth.
A pair of oval masses of lymphoid tissue, one on each side of the throat at the back of the mouth.
