Third tonsil and Tonsilla adenoidea

Third tonsil

Third tonsil noun - A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx).
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Synonyms for Third tonsil

Tonsilla adenoidea is a synonym for third tonsil. In some cases you can use "Tonsilla adenoidea" instead a noun phrase "Third tonsil".

Tonsilla adenoidea

Tonsilla adenoidea noun - A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx).

Third tonsil is a synonym for tonsilla adenoidea. You can use "Third tonsil" instead a noun phrase "Tonsilla adenoidea".
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