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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > lymphatic system > tonsils
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > lymphatic system > tonsils
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > circulatory system > lymphatic system > tonsils
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > immune system > lymphatic system > tonsils
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > immune system > lymphatic system > tonsils
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > immune system > lymphatic system > tonsils
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > tonsils
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > tonsils
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > tonsils
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > tissues > animal tissues > tonsils
Preferred Term:

tonsils

Definition:
A round-to-oval mass of lymphoid tissue embedded in the lateral wall of the pharynx. There is one on each side of the oropharynx in the fauces between the anterior and posterior pillars of the soft palate.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
animal tissues, lymphatic system
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • palatine tonsils
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9351
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