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lingual tonsil [′liŋ·gwəl ′tän·səl] (anatomy) An aggregation of lymphoid tissue composed of 35-100 separate tonsillar units occupying the posterior part of the tongue surface. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On examination with a Jackson laryngoscope, there were no mucosal abnormalities, but a generalized fullness of the left piriform sinus and vallecula was observed, as well as some fullness of the lingual tonsils and faucial pillars. In the February issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, an article entitled "Lingual Tonsillectomy Using Bipolar Radiofrequency Plasma Excision" describes the method of removing lingual tonsils using Coblation. In type III, obstruction emanates from the tongue, lingual tonsils, or supraglottis. |
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