adenoid

[ ad-n-oid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

adenoid

/ ˈædɪˌnɔɪd /

of or resembling a gland
of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc
of or relating to the adenoids

Origin of adenoid¹

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

Origin of adenoid¹

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

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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