Adenoids: Facts, Function & Treatment
By Alina Bradford, May 1, 2018 12:41am ET
Adenoids: Facts, Function & Treatment
There are three types of tonsils. Another name for the adenoids is pharyngeal tonsils.
Adenoids are tonsils, but not all tonsils are adenoids. There are three types of tonsils in the lymphatic system. The pharyngeal tonsils are commonly known as adenoids, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. They provide protection against infections and flush away unwanted particles.
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