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noun
1.
Usually, adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to the lymph glands.
3.
of or pertaining to the adenoids.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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adenoid
1839, "gland-like," medical L., from Gk. adenoeides, from aden (gen. adenos) "gland" + eidos "form" (see -oid). Adenoids "adenoid growths" is from 1891.
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adenoid ad·e·noid (ād'n-oid')
n.
A lymphoid tissue growth located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat that when swollen may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult.
adenoids Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil resulting from chronic inflammation.
Of, relating to, or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphatic tissue.
ad'e·noi'dal (ād'n-oid'l) adj.
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