Adenoid Definition
ădn-oid
adenoids
noun
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.
American Heritage
A mass of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat, normally present only in children, that when infected and swollen can obstruct breathing.
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Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- tonsilla adenoidea
- tonsilla pharyngealis
- third tonsil
- pharyngeal-tonsil
- Luschka's tonsil
adjective
Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid.
American Heritage
Glandlike or glandular.
Webster's New World
Of or like lymphoid tissue.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to the adenoids; adenoidal.
American Heritage Medicine
Relating to or resembling a gland; glandular.
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Origin of Adenoid
From Ancient Greek ἀδενοειδής (ἀdenoeidís), from ἀδήν (ἀdín, “gland”) and εἶδος (eἶdos, “form”).
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