tonsils
Oft-removed throat tissue
Tonsils are two masses of tissue at the back of the throat, part of the immune system's first line of defense against inhaled or swallowed pathogens.
They're most famous for becoming infected—tonsillitis was once treated almost routinely by surgical removal: She had her tonsils out when she was seven.
Muscular throat cavity
- uvulaSoft palate pendant
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- tongueOral muscle for taste
throat · oropharynx · palatine · epiglottis · lymphoid · nasopharynx · larynx · oral
Throat infection, informally
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- feverElevated body temperature
- pusInfected tissue fluid
inflammation · soreness · pharyngitis · antibiotics · amoxicillin · penicillin · contagious · inflamed
Abnormally enlarged
- enlargedIncreased in size
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
- tenderSoft or sore
redness · difficulty swallowing · sore throat · bad breath · snoring · sleep apnea · obstructed · breathing
Excision of nasopharyngeal tonsils
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- postoperativeAfter an operation
outpatient · bleeding · scalpel · dissection · ENT · pediatric · ice cream · popsicles
pharynx
Muscular throat cavity
tongue · throat · oropharynx · palatine · epiglottis · lymphoid · nasopharynx · larynx · oral · mouth
strep
Throat infection, informally
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- feverElevated body temperature
pus · inflammation · soreness · pharyngitis · antibiotics · amoxicillin · penicillin · contagious · inflamed · swollen
swollen
Abnormally enlarged
tender · redness · difficulty swallowing · sore throat · bad breath · snoring · sleep apnea · obstructed · breathing · discomfort
adenoidectomy
Excision of nasopharyngeal tonsils
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
postoperative · outpatient · bleeding · scalpel · dissection · ENT · pediatric · ice cream · popsicles · healing
- Child Healthcheckups, immunizations, vaccinations, well-child visits, growth charts
- ENTear, otology, otolaryngologist, ears, laryngology
- throat ailmentssore throat, strep throat, pharyngitis, laryngitis, throat infection
- immunologyimmune system, immune response, antibodies, antigens, immunity
- Lymphatic Systemlymph, lymph nodes, lymphatic system, lymphatic vessels, spleen
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- tonsil stonesCalcified throat-crypt debris
- swollen tonsilsEnlarged lymphoid throat tissue
- tonsil hockeySlang for prolonged kissing
- enlarged tonsilsOvergrown throat lymph tissue
- tonsil removalExcision of throat lymphoid tissue
- tonsil tennisSlang for prolonged kissing