Adenoid

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One of two masses of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat that may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen. noun

Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid. adjective

In the form of a gland; glandiform; glandular.

Of or pertaining to glands, especially to those of the lymphatic system.

An adenoid growth; specifically, an adenoid vegetation. noun

Glandlike; glandular. adjective

A swelling produced by overgrowth of the adenoid tissue in the roof of the pharynx; -- usually in pl. noun

Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid. adjective

One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis. noun

A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx) noun

Relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue adjective

One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.

Words that are spelled similarly to adenoid:
adenoid, arenoid.

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