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adenoids
/ ˈædɪˌnɔɪdz /
plural noun
- a mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat behind the uvula: when enlarged it often restricts nasal breathing, esp in young children Technical namepharyngeal tonsil
adenoids
/ ăd′n-oidz′ /
- The small mass of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity. Swelling of the adenoids can block breathing through the nose.
adenoids
- Two masses of tissue at the junction of the nose and throat, which, like the tonsils , function in the lymphatic system . They help filter out harmful microorganisms that can cause infection . Continually swollen adenoids may interfere with breathing and affect speech.
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Sometimes it's Snapper and sometimes it's Klick; I don't know which is which, but one of them has adenoids.
"I am sure any physician would say that Brindle's adenoids should be removed," commented Dum from the back seat.
If they are mouth breathers because they have adenoids, these must be removed.
Foreign bodies must be removed, adenoids taken out, large tonsils excised, and malformations of the nasal bones operated upon.
We must therefore regard the presence of adenoids as a serious menace to the health and comfort of the patient.
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