Luschka's Tonsil (Noun)
Meaning
A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Luschka's tonsil is a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula, on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx.
- The doctor examined the child's throat and found that Luschka's tonsil was enlarged, which was causing breathing difficulties.
- Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils, also known as Luschka's tonsil, is commonly referred to as adenoids.
- The surgeon explained that removing the Luschka's tonsil would help alleviate the child's recurring ear infections.
- In some cases, an enlarged Luschka's tonsil can obstruct the Eustachian tube, leading to hearing problems in children.