What does "Cerebellar tonsils" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Cerebellar tonsils" is a term used to describe small parts of the brain located at the lower back part of the brain, near where the brain and spinal cord meet. They are not related to the tonsils in the throat that people often think of. When they are said to be "normally located", it means they are in the place where they are expected to be, which is a good thing.
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