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lin·gual ton·sil

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  1. lingual tonsilnoun

    A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that cover the posterior region of the tongue.

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  1. lingual tonsil

    The lingual tonsils are a collection of lymphatic tissue located in the lamina propria of the root of the tongue. This lymphatic tissue consists of the lymphatic nodules rich in cells of the immune system (immunocytes). The immunocytes initiate the immune response when the lingual tonsils get in contact with invading microorganisms (pathogenic bacteria, viruses or parasites).

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lingual tonsil in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lingual tonsil in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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