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luschka's tonsil

 

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Noun luschka's tonsil has 1 sense
  1. pharyngeal tonsil, adenoid, Luschka's tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla adenoidea - a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"
    --1 is a kind of lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue
    --1 is a part of throat, pharynx

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Luschka's Tonsil

Description

Luschka's tonsil refers to one of the tonsils located in the human body, specifically in the area known as the nasopharynx. It is named after Hubert von Luschka, a German anatomist who described this structure in the 19th century. Luschka's tonsil is part of the lymphoid tissue in the throat, playing a role in the body's immune system.

Sense 1: Human Anatomy

In the context of human anatomy, Luschka's tonsil is one of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue located on the anterior and lateral walls of the nasopharynx. They are part of the Waldeyer's ring, which collectively contributes to the body's immune response against pathogens entering through the nose and throat.

Sample Sentence: Luschka's tonsil, along with the adenoids and palatine tonsils, helps to protect the body from infections by filtering out harmful bacteria and viruses.

Sense 2: Medical Conditions

Luschka's tonsil can also refer to certain medical conditions associated with this lymphoid tissue. For example, Luschka's tonsillitis refers to the inflammation of Luschka's tonsil, usually occurring as a result of infection.

Sample Sentence: The patient presented with symptoms of sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen Luschka's tonsil, indicating a possible case of Luschka's tonsillitis.

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