adenoid
Usually adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.
of or relating to the lymph glands.
of or relating to the adenoids.
Origin of adenoid
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How to use adenoid in a sentence
One set, called the adenoids, sits high up in the throat behind the nose.
A very large majority of these coughs are caused by adenoid growths in the back part of the nose.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant Hagueadenoid growths, which contribute to the nervousness of a naturally nervous child, should be removed.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant HagueHence a source of our neurotic, neurasthenic, adenoid-afflicted, mentally-defective and otherwise diseased children.
Feminism and Sex-Extinction | Arabella KenealyStill further, irritation and an unstable mucous membrane results, with polypi or adenoid vegetation following.
Degeneracy | Eugene S. Talbot
He has a ribbon-counter, adenoid voice production that no really fine artist could afford.
Adventures in the Arts | Marsden Hartley
British Dictionary definitions for adenoid
/ (ˈædɪˌnɔɪd) /
of or resembling a gland
of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc
of or relating to the adenoids
Origin of adenoid
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