palatine tonsil

Noun
  1. Either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx (synset 105316575)
    is a type of: lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue - tissue making up the lymphatic system
    is a part of: nasopharynx - cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx
    same as: faucial tonsil, tonsil, tonsilla

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