faucial tonsil

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faucial tonsil - either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx

palatine tonsil, tonsil, tonsilla

lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue - tissue making up the lymphatic system

nasopharynx - cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx

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Clinical manifestations in the head and neck area include fever and cervical lymphadenopathy, as well as exudate in the faucial tonsils and pharyngitis.

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Sample of throat swab was taken with all aseptic measures by rubbing a sterile cotton stick on both faucial tonsils and posterior pharynx and the sample was cultured on blood agar media in the department of microbiology BSMMU.