Anatomy

Adenoids

A collection of lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the NASOPHARYNX.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A collection of lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the NASOPHARYNX.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Pharyngeal Tonsil
  • Pharyngeal Tonsils
  • Tonsil, Pharyngeal
  • Adenoid
  • Tonsils, Pharyngeal

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Aspects Covered

23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A04w.623w.557w.500w
  2. A10w.549w.100w
  3. A14w.724w.557w.500w
  4. A15.382w.520w.604w.100w

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NLM Classification

WV 430

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Adenoids. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000234. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000234
  2. Adenoids. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenoid
  3. Adenoids. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q552087