adenoid in English dictionary

  • adenoid

    Meanings and definitions of "adenoid"

    • (anatomy) Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid.
    • (anatomy) One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.
    • adjective
      (anatomy)
      Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid.
    • noun
      (anatomy)
      One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.
    • folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium
    • adjective
      relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
    • noun
      a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"

    Synonyms of "adenoid" in English dictionary

    tonsilla adenoidea, tonsilla pharyngealis, lymphoid tissue are the top synonyms of "adenoid" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of adenoid

    • adenoid ( not comparable)
    • adenoid ( plural  adenoids)
    • adenoid (not comparable)
    • adenoid (plural adenoids)
  • Adenoid
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