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The pharyngeal tonsil (adenoid) at the upper posterior pharynx, the tubal tonsils on both sides, the palatine tonsils and the lingual tonsil below are all lymphoepithelial organs with defensive function. Together they form a ring-shaped lymphoid collection called the pharyngeal lymphoid ring. The pharyngeal lymphoid…

Origin and morphological characteristics of CephalotaxusCephalotaxus, also called feizu (plum yew), is an evergreen tree. Its branchlets are opposite, and its winter buds are terminal. The leaves are arranged spirally in two rows, linear-lanceolate, slightly curved, with white stomatal bands on the underside. The flowers…

After my son caught a cold, his tonsils and epiglottis suddenly became inflamed and swollen with a fierce onset; swallowing food and water was difficult. This is what TCM calls 'throat moth' (hou e) or 'throat bi' (hou bi). The throat is a critical pass…