Adenoid
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈad.ɪn.ɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Adenoid is an adjective meaning Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
Meaning
Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
More Meanings
- Of or pertaining to the adenoids.
- Relating to, affected with, or associated with abnormally enlarged adenoids.
- (medicine) an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphatic tissue at the back of the pharynx, often obstructing the nasal and ear passages and hindering speaking and breathing in young children.
- (anatomy, usually in the plural) Such a mass when not abnormally enlarged, covered by ciliated epithelium and located in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula.
Word Forms
- adenoids
Synonyms for adenoid
Depending on context, synonyms include lymphoid, adenoidal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cystic, adenoidal, adenoidy, adenotonsillar, adeno-associated, adeniform.
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