Right anterior tonsillar pillar

What does "Right anterior tonsillar 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

The "right anterior tonsillar pillar" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific part of the throat. Imagine looking into someone's open mouth. You would see two lumps on either side at the back of the throat, those are the tonsils. The "pillars" are the raised areas of tissue that form a sort of archway around the tonsils, and the "right anterior tonsillar pillar" refers to the front part of this arch on the right side.

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