adenoids
/ (ˈædɪˌnɔɪdz) /
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 name: pharyngeal tonsil
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How to use adenoids in a sentence
Sometimes it's Snapper and sometimes it's Klick; I don't know which is which, but one of them has adenoids.
"I am sure any physician would say that Brindle's adenoids should be removed," commented Dum from the back seat.
Vacation with the Tucker Twins | Nell SpeedIf they are mouth breathers because they have adenoids, these must be removed.
Psychotherapy | James J. WalshForeign bodies must be removed, adenoids taken out, large tonsils excised, and malformations of the nasal bones operated upon.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant HagueWe must therefore regard the presence of adenoids as a serious menace to the health and comfort of the patient.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant Hague
Scientific definitions for 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.
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Cultural definitions for adenoids
[ (ad-n-oydz, ad-noydz) ]
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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