Palatine 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 inserted a specialized tool to examine the palatine tonsil on the left side of the patient's throat.
- During the examination, the doctor noticed a large amount of debris accumulated on the surface of the palatine tonsil.
- The patient's recurrent sore throat was diagnosed as a direct result of the chronically inflamed palatine tonsil.
- As a last resort, the doctor decided to perform a tonsillectomy to remove the infected palatine tonsil.
- The anatomist pointed out the location of the palatine tonsil, situated in the tonsillar fossa, to the group of students.