Palatine Tonsil

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - A04.623.603.925 - A10.549.580 - A14.724.603.925 - A15.382.520.604.580

**Synonyms:** - Tonsil - Tonsil, Palatine