adenoids (pharyngeal/Luschka/third tonsils)

Pathology

• when enlarged referred to as adenoids

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• a collection of more or less closely aggregated lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall & roof of the nasopharynx.
• they are at their peak of their development during childhood.

More general terms

• organ

Component of

• lymphatic system
• oropharynx (velum)