What is a linguinal tonsil?

There is no anatomical structure called a "linguinal tonsil". It's likely you meant lingual tonsil.

The lingual tonsil is a collection of lymphatic tissue located at the base of the tongue. It's part of the Waldeyer's ring, which is a ring of lymphatic tissue in the pharynx that helps protect the body from infection.

Here's a breakdown:

* Location: Base of the tongue, at the back of the mouth.

* Function: Traps bacteria and other pathogens entering the body through the mouth, contributing to immune defense.

* Appearance: Small, bumpy nodules on the tongue's surface.

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