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adenoidal

[ ad-n-oid-l ]
/ ˌæd nˈɔɪd l /
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adjective
of or relating to the adenoids; adenoid.
having the adenoids enlarged, especially to a degree that interferes with normal breathing.
being characteristically pinched and nasal in tone quality: a high-pitched, adenoidal voice.
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Origin of adenoidal

First recorded in 1915–20; adenoid + -al1

Words nearby adenoidal

adenitis, adeno-, adenocarcinoma, adenohypophysis, adenoid, adenoidal, adenoidectomy, adenoiditis, adenoids, adenology, adenoma
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British Dictionary definitions for adenoidal

adenoidal
/ (ˌædɪˈnɔɪdəl) /
adjective
having the nasal tones or impaired breathing of one with enlarged adenoids
another word for adenoid
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