Faucial Tonsil (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's throat and noted that the faucial tonsil on the left side was severely inflamed.
- The faucial tonsil is an important part of the immune system, helping to filter out pathogens from the air we breathe.
- After a few days of sore throat, the faucial tonsil had become swollen and painful to the touch.
- The faucial tonsil is located in the oropharynx, near the base of the tongue and the uvula.
- In some cases, an enlarged faucial tonsil can cause difficulty swallowing or breathing, requiring surgical removal.