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palatine tonsil

/ˈpælətaɪn ˈtɒnsɪl/

Traducción: Cada una de las dos masas de tejido linfático situadas a ambos lados de la parte posterior de la garganta, que forman parte del sistema inmunitario y ayudan a proteger contra infecciones.

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/ˈpælətaɪn ˈtɒnsɪl/C1formalmedical
  • esCada una de las dos masas de tejido linfático situadas a ambos lados de la parte posterior de la garganta, que forman parte del sistema inmunitario y ayudan a proteger contra infecciones.

A pair of oval-shaped masses of lymphoid tissue located on each side of the back of the throat, part of the immune system that helps protect against infections.

  1. Anatomical structureC1formal

    One of two small, oval-shaped masses of lymphoid tissue located on each side of the back of the throat, part of the immune system.

    esAmígdala palatina

    • The palatine tonsils help trap bacteria and viruses entering the mouth.
    • Inflammation of the palatine tonsils is called tonsillitis.
    • The surgeon removed the infected palatine tonsils during the operation.