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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for tonsils
  1. Tonsillitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are tonsils? Tonsils are lumps of tissue at the back of the throat. There are two of them, one on each side. Along with the adenoids, tonsils are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tonsillitis.html - Health Topics
  2. Adenoids (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... just behind the nose. They, along with the tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic ... keeps body fluids in balance. The adenoids and tonsils work by trapping germs coming in through the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/adenoids.html - Health Topics
  3. Anatomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Anatomy is the science that studies the structure of the body. On this page, you'll find links to descriptions and pictures of the human body's parts and organ ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/anatomy.html - Health Topics
  4. Head and Neck Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... neck cancer. Have HPV (for cancers in the tonsils and base of the tongue). Are exposed to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/headandneckcancer.html - Health Topics
  5. Hodgkin Lymphoma (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Bone marrow Lymph nodes Lymphatic vessels Spleen Thymus Tonsils Hodgkin lymphoma is one of the main types ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hodgkinlymphoma.html - Health Topics
  6. Immune System and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the lymph system, such as the thymus, spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and bone marrow. They ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/immunesystemanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  7. Infectious Mononucleosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... include checking to see if your lymph nodes, tonsils, liver, or spleen are swollen. In some cases, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousmononucleosis.html - Health Topics
  8. Plague (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... three forms of plague: Bubonic plague causes the tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and thymus to become inflamed. Symptoms ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/plague.html - Health Topics
  9. Sleep Apnea (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... family history or small airways. Children with enlarged tonsils or adenoids may also get it. Doctors diagnose ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sleepapnea.html - Health Topics
  10. Streptococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... causes: Strep throat - a sore, red throat. Your tonsils may be swollen and have white spots on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/streptococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
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