Posterior pillar

What does "Posterior pillar" 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.

Explanation

A "posterior pillar" in medicine refers to a part of the throat. It's one of the two arch-like structures you can see when you open your mouth wide and say "ahh". The posterior pillar, or arch, is the one further back, closer to your throat. It helps form the tonsillar fossa, which is the area where your tonsils are located.

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