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Tonsils

Oval-shaped masses of glandular tissue located on both sides at the back of the throat. Tonsils act like filters to trap bacteria and viruses.

Mentioned in: Lymph Node Biopsy, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, Tonsillitis, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency

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tonsillar nodes
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tonsillitis
tonsillo-
tonsillolith
tonsillotomy

Tonsils
tonus
tooth
tooth bud
Tooth Decay
Tooth Extraction
tooth germ
tooth pulp

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