👉 Peritonsillar is a medical term that refers to the area of the body directly above and just below the nasal cavity. It contains the parotid gland, which produces hormones such as parathyroid hormone (PTH) and parathormone (PTH). The peritonsillar area is crucial for maintaining the balance of calcium in the bone and helps regulate the production of PTH. The term "peritonsillar" can also refer to a specific location within the
