If the cells were abnormal, they are put in categories, or typed, based on how severe the problem is. 1  Cells that show minor changes but the cause is unknown may be typed as ASC-US or ASC-H. 2  ASC-US stands for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance.
There is one located on each side of the oral pharynx, in the back of the throat. The function of palatine tonsils has yet to be discovered, however they are part of the immune system and are thought to assist in defending the body from respiratory infections. The palatine tonsils (what the term tonsils generally refer to) are two lymphatic tissue masses. There is one located on each side of the oral pharynx, in the back of the throat.
Tonsil, small mass of lymphatic tissue located in the wall of the pharynx at the rear of the throat of man and other mammals. In man the term is used to designate any of three sets of tonsils, most commonly the palatine tonsils. These are a pair of oval-shaped masses protruding from each side of the oral pharynx behind the mouth cavity. The exposed surface of each tonsil is marked by numerous pits that lead to deeper lymphatic tissue.