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adenoid::noun | Spocien Dictionary

adenoid
noun
/'æd,ənɔɪd/
a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
Type Words
Synonyms luschka's tonsil, pharyngeal tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla adenoidea, tonsilla pharyngealis
Type of lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue
Derivation adenoidal


hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids.
enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children.

adenoid:: | Spocien Dictionary

adenoid
/'æd,ənɔɪd/
relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
Type Words
LeafTensor is a decentralized system.