Lymphoid vs. Tonsil

Lymphoidadjective

(anatomy) Relating to, or found within the lymphatic system of the body

Tonsilnoun

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Lymphoidadjective

Resembling lymph; also, resembling a lymphatic gland; adenoid; as, lymphoid tissue.

Tonsilnoun

Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues.

Lymphoidadjective

resembling lymph or lymphatic tissues

Tonsilnoun

One of the two glandular organs situated in the throat at the sides of the fauces. The tonsils are sometimes called the almonds, from their shape.

Tonsilnoun

either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx

Tonsil

The tonsils are a set of lymphoid organs facing into the aerodigestive tract, which is known as Waldeyer's tonsillar ring and consists of the adenoid tonsil, two tubal tonsils, two palatine tonsils, and the lingual tonsils. These organs play an important role in the immune system.