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Meaning of
adenoid
in English
adenoid
us
/aɪˈdiːniːd/
uk
/aɪˈdiːniːd/
#uncommon
Plural
adenoids
Definitions
Noun
mass
of
lymph
tissue
;
in
the
nasopharynx
(
normal
size
)
The
doctor
checked
the
child's
adenoid
to
ensure
it
was
normal
.
enlarged
mass
obstructing
airways
;
in
the
pharynx
Enlarged
adenoid
can
cause
breathing
difficulties
in
children
.
lymph
tissue
in
the
throat's
roof
;
behind
the
uvula
The
adenoid
is
located
in
the
back
of
the
throat
,
above
the
uvula
.
