pharyngeal tonsil

ad·e·noid

(ad'ĕ-noyd), Avoid the misspelling/mispronunciation adnoid.1. Glandlike; of glandular appearance. Synonym(s): adeniform2. Epithelial and lymphatic unencapsulated structure located on the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. It undergoes absolute and relative enlargement during childhood and regresses during puberty. Inflammatory and physiologic enlargement is associated with otitis media, nasal obstruction, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea. Synonym(s): tonsilla pharyngealis [TA], Luschka gland (1) , Luschka tonsil, pharyngeal tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla adenoidea [adeno- + G. eidos, appearance]

pha·ryn·ge·al ton·sil

(făr-in'jē-ăl ton'sil) A collection of more or less closely aggregated lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx; when hypertrophic, these are called adenoids.

Luschka,

Hubert, German anatomist, 1820-1875. foramen of Luschka - one of the two lateral openings of the fourth ventricle into the subarachnoid space at the cerebellopontine angle. Synonym(s): lateral aperture of the fourth ventricleLuschka bursa - a cystic notochordal remnant found inconstantly in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the lower end of the pharyngeal tonsil. Synonym(s): pharyngeal bursaLuschka cartilage - a small cartilaginous nodule sometimes found in the anterior portion of the vocal cord.Luschka cryptLuschka cystic glands - small mucous tubuloalveolar glands in the mucosa of the larger bile ducts, especially in the neck of the gallbladder. Synonym(s): glands of biliary mucosaLuschka ducts - glandlike tubular structures in the wall of the gallbladder, especially in the part covered with peritoneum.Luschka ganglionLuschka gland - Synonym(s): Luschka tonsilLuschka joints - small synovial joints between adjacent lateral lips of the bodies of the lower cervical vertebrae. Synonym(s): uncovertebral jointsLuschka ligaments - fibrous bands that pass from the pericardium to the sternum. Synonym(s): sternopericardial ligamentLuschka musclesLuschka nerveLuschka sinus - venous sinus in the petrosquamous suture.Luschka tonsil - a collection of more or less closely aggregated lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx. Synonym(s): Luschka gland; pharyngeal tonsil

pha·ryn·ge·al ton·sil

(făr-in'jē-ăl ton'sil) A collection of more or less closely aggregated lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx.

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Q. When should the tonsils and/or adenoids should be removed? A. Currently the tonsillectomy is recommended in the presence of 6 episodes of throat infection (Group A strep pharyngitis) in one year or 3-4 episodes in each of 2years. Adenoidectomy may be recommended when tympanostomy tube surgery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tympanostomy_tube) failed to prevent ear infection.
Another thing to consider is the presence of oral breathing - the constant use of the mouth for breathing in small children may lead to malformation of the facial bones that would necessitate more extensive surgeries later in life.

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noun a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)

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