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Definitions for Adenoids
[1] Usually adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.
[2] of or relating to the lymph glands.
[3] of or relating to the adenoids.
[4] 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
[5] of or resembling a gland
[6] of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc
[7] of or relating to the adenoids
Words related to Adenoids
nout, beak, muzzle, snoot, proboscis, bill, nares, nostrils, schnoz, snuffer, horn, sniffer, smeller
Words nearby Adenoids
adenoidadenofibromyoma, adenofibrosis, adenogenous, adenohypophysis, adenohypophysitis, adenoid, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenoid facies, adenoid squamous cell carcinoma, adenoid tissue, adenoidal
Origin of Adenoids
From the Greek word adenoeidḗs, dating back to 1830–40. See aden-, -oid
Other words from Adenoids
ad′e•noi′ dal (ăd′n-oid′ l ) adj.
Word origin for Adenoids
C19: from Greek adenoeidēs. See adeno- , -oid
Synonyms for Adenoids
beak, snout, bill, horn, muzzle, nares, nostrils, proboscis, schnoz, sneezer, sniffer, snoot, snuffer, whiffer, olfactory nerves, smeller