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View synonyms for adenoids
adenoids
/ ˈædɪˌnɔɪdz /
plural noun
- a mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat behind the uvula: when enlarged it often restricts nasal breathing, esp in young children Technical namepharyngeal tonsil
adenoids
/ ăd′n-oidz′ /
- The small mass of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity. Swelling of the adenoids can block breathing through the nose.
adenoids
- Two masses of tissue at the junction of the nose and throat, which, like the tonsils , function in the lymphatic system . They help filter out harmful microorganisms that can cause infection . Continually swollen adenoids may interfere with breathing and affect speech.
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Notes
Swollen adenoids give a distinctive nasal sound to the voice.
Adenoids are sometimes surgically removed along with the tonsils if they are persistently inflamed ( see inflammation ).
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