tonsillar crypt

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ton·sil·lar crypt

[TA]

one of a variable number of deep recesses that extend into the lingual, palatine, pharyngeal, and tubal tonsils from the free surface where they open at the tonsillar fossa.

Synonym(s): crypta tonsillaris [TA]

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ton·sil·lar crypt

(ton'si-lăr kript) [TA]

One of the variable number of deep recesses that extend into the palatine and pharyngeal tonsils from the free surface where they open at the tonsillar fossa.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

ton·sil·lar crypt

(ton'si-lăr kript) [TA]

One of a variable number of deep recesses that extend into lingual, palatine, pharyngeal, and tubal tonsils from the free surface.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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