adenoiditis

ad·e·noid·i·tis

[ad-n-oi-dahy-tis]
noun Pathology.
inflammation of the adenoid tissue.

Origin:
adenoid + -itis

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adenoiditis ad·e·noid·i·tis (ād'n-oi-dī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the adenoids.

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