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adenoid

[ ad-n-oid ]

noun

  1. Usually adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.


adjective

  1. of or relating to the lymph glands.
  2. of or relating to the adenoids.

adenoid

/ ˈædɪˌnɔɪd /

adjective

  1. of or resembling a gland
  2. of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc
  3. of or relating to the adenoids
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of adenoid1

From the Greek word adenoeidḗs, dating back to 1830–40. See aden-, -oid
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Word History and Origins

Origin of adenoid1

C19: from Greek adenoeidēs. See adeno- , -oid
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Example Sentences

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.

Adenoid growths, which contribute to the nervousness of a naturally nervous child, should be removed.

Hence a source of our neurotic, neurasthenic, adenoid-afflicted, mentally-defective and otherwise diseased children.

Still further, irritation and an unstable mucous membrane results, with polypi or adenoid vegetation following.

He has a ribbon-counter, adenoid voice production that no really fine artist could afford.

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