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Definition of Lingual tonsil
1. Noun. (anatomy) A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that cover the posterior region of the tongue. ¹
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Medical Definition of Lingual tonsil
1. A collection of lymphoid follicles on the posterior or pharyngeal portion of the dorsum of the tongue. Synonym: tonsilla lingualis. (05 Mar 2000)