tonsil

Also known as krční mandle

The tonsils ( ) are a set of lymphoid organs facing into the aerodigestive tract, which is known as Waldeyer's tonsillar ring and consists of the adenoid tonsil (or pharyngeal tonsil), two tubal tonsils, two palatine tonsils, and the lingual tonsils. These organs play an important role in the immune system.

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The tonsils are a group of lymphoid organs located in the throat and upper digestive area that form part of your immune system's defense network. They help protect your body by fighting off infections in the areas where air and food enter your body.

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Anatomy.Name: Tonsil
Anatomy.Latin: tonsilla, tonsillae (pl.)
Anatomy.Image: Tonsils diagram.jpg
Anatomy.Image2: Blausen 0861 Tonsils&Throat Anatomy2.png
Anatomy.Caption2: Sagittal view of tonsils and throat anatomy
Anatomy.System: Immune system, lymphatic system

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Image: Ротовая полость.jpg

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Commons category: Tonsils
Commons gallery: Tonsil
native label: tonsillae
NCI Thesaurus ID: C12802

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Structure
Development
Age-related changes in function
Structural and immunological overview of the tonsillar system
Function
Clinical significance
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When used unqualified, the term most commonly refers specifically to the palatine tonsils, which are two lymphoid organs situated at either side of the back of the human throat. The palatine tonsils and the adenoid tonsil are organs consisting of lymphoepithelial tissue located near the oropharynx and nasopharynx (parts of the throat).