When enlarged,these tonsils are called adenoids.

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The tonsils located in the pharynx are called pharyngeal tonsils or adenoids when enlarged. The palatine tonsils (B) are located in the back of the throat on either side, the lingual tonsil (C) is located at the back of the tongue, and the parotid glands (E) are a pair of major salivary glands located in front of the ear. The thoracic duct (A) is a large lymphatic vessel that drains lymph from the lower half of the body and the left upper half of the body.

When Enlarged,these Tonsils Are Called Adenoids