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Do Tonsils Shrink with Age? A Comprehensive Look at Lymphatic Tissue Over Time

For many, the tonsils are most notable during childhood illness, but did you know they naturally change as we get older? A key part of the immune system, our tonsils diminish in size through adolescence and into adulthood. So, do tonsils shrink with age? This is a natural, expected part of the aging process for most people.

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