TONSILLA ADENOIDEA
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Tonsilla Adenoidea.
Tonsilla Adenoidea - as a noun
A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
Example: "Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adenoid9luschka's tonsilpharyngeal tonsilthird tonsiltonsilla pharyngealisExample Sentences
"The tonsilla adenoidea is located at the back of the nasal cavity."
"Enlarged tonsilla adenoidea can cause breathing difficulties in children."
"Surgery may be required to remove the tonsilla adenoidea in certain cases."
"The tonsilla adenoidea plays a role in the immune system."
"Inflammation of the tonsilla adenoidea can result in nasal congestion."
