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词汇 pharyngeal tonsil
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Definition of pharyngeal tonsil in English:

pharyngeal tonsil

noun
  • A mass of lymphoid tissue found on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx, the enlargement of which gives rise to the condition known as adenoids.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. After scientific Latin tonsilla pharyngea.

Definition of pharyngeal tonsil in US English:

pharyngeal tonsil

noun
  • A mass of lymphoid tissue found on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx, the enlargement of which gives rise to the condition known as adenoids.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. After scientific Latin tonsilla pharyngea.

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