The majority of children do not need a tonsillectomy.” But when done for the right reasons, tonsillectomy offers a meaningful ...

Anatomy and Physiology (Medical / dental students) Tonsils are two oval pads of tissues that are on either side of the throat and project out into it. The uvula is what we see dangling down from ...

10. Tonsillitis The tonsils are lymph nodes that sit in the back of the mouth. When they're inflamed due to infection, it is known as tonsillitis. Strep throat is a common cause of tonsillitis.