Longitudinal Morphological Changes in the Adenoids and Tonsils in Japanese School Children
The adenoid (Ad) and tonsil (Ts), located in the upper airway, play an important role in immunological protection. These lymphoid tissues grow rapidly, reach a peak of growth at the age of 6–8 years, and decrease in their size thereafter. However, little information is available on the longitudinal...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/21/4956 |