A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
English: pharyngeal tonsil, adenoid, Luschka's tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla adenoidea
adenoidEnglish
adenoid, Luschka's tonsil, pharyngeal tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla adenoidea
Noun
Adjective
Relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
English: adenoid