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A structure or part having a resemblance to a column or p.. [L. pila]

- anterior p. of fauces palatoglossal arch.

- anterior p. of fornix SYN: column of fornix.

- Corti pillars SYN: p. cells, under cell.

- pillars of fauces palatoglossal arch, palatopharyngeal arch.

- pillars of fornix the columna fornicis [TA] and crus fornicis [TA].

- p. of iris SYN: trabecular tissue of sclera.

- posterior p. of fauces palatopharyngeal arch.

- posterior p. of fornix SYN: crus fornicis.

pil·lar 'pil-ər n a body part likened to a pillar or column (as the margin of the external inguinal ring) specif PILLAR OF THE FAUCES

(in anatomy) an elongated apparently supportive structure. For example, the pillars of the fauces are folds of mucous membrane on either side of the opening from the mouth to the pharynx.