third tonsil
third tonsil · third tonsils
Synonym of adenoidSynonym of adenoid.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of adenoid.
More definitions
- a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
Forms
plural: third tonsils| Singular | third tonsil |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx):pharyngeal tonsiladenoidLuschka-ap-s tonsiltonsilla pharyngealistonsilla adenoidea