adenoid

[ ad-n-oid ]

/ ˈæd nˌɔɪd /

noun

Usually adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.

adjective

of or relating to the lymph glands.

of or relating to the adenoids.

Origin of adenoid

From the Greek word adenoeidḗs, dating back to 1830–40. See aden-, -oid

Words nearby adenoid

adenofibromyoma, adenofibrosis, adenogenous, adenohypophysis, adenohypophysitis, adenoid, adenoidal, adenoidal-pharyngeal-conjunctival virus, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenoidectomy, adenoid facies

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Example sentences from the Web for adenoid

If these should occur, obstructed breathing due to adenoid vegetations is sometimes at work as a contributory cause.
The Nervous Child|Hector Charles Cameron
Adenoid growths appear as grape-like lymphoid formations located in the upper and posterior-nasal pharynx.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
He has a ribbon-counter, adenoid voice production that no really fine artist could afford.
Adventures in the Arts|Marsden Hartley
There is no need to attempt removal of adenoid tissue on the lateral walls.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

Adenoid growths, which contribute to the nervousness of a naturally nervous child, should be removed.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.)|Grant Hague

British Dictionary definitions for adenoid

adenoid

/ (ˈædɪˌnɔɪd) /

adjective

of or resembling a gland

of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc

of or relating to the adenoids

Word Origin for adenoid

C19: from Greek adenoeidēs. See adeno-, -oid

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Medical definitions for adenoid

adenoid

[ ăd′n-oid′ ]

n.

A lymphoid tissue growth located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat that when swollen may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult.

adenoids Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil resulting from chronic inflammation.

adj.

Of, relating to, or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphatic tissue.

Other words from adenoid

ad′e•noi′dal (ăd′n-oid′l) adj.

单词	adenoid
释义	adenoid [ ad-n-oid ] / ˈæd nˌɔɪd / noun Usually adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages. adjective of or relating to the lymph glands. of or relating to the adenoids. Origin of adenoid From the Greek word adenoeidḗs, dating back to 1830–40. See aden-, -oid Words nearby adenoid adenofibromyoma, adenofibrosis, adenogenous, adenohypophysis, adenohypophysitis, adenoid, adenoidal, adenoidal-pharyngeal-conjunctival virus, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenoidectomy, adenoid facies Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for adenoid If these should occur, obstructed breathing due to adenoid vegetations is sometimes at work as a contributory cause. The Nervous Child\|Hector Charles Cameron Adenoid growths appear as grape-like lymphoid formations located in the upper and posterior-nasal pharynx. The Mother and Her Child\|William S. Sadler He has a ribbon-counter, adenoid voice production that no really fine artist could afford. Adventures in the Arts\|Marsden Hartley There is no need to attempt removal of adenoid tissue on the lateral walls. A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)\|Various Adenoid growths, which contribute to the nervousness of a naturally nervous child, should be removed. The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.)\|Grant Hague British Dictionary definitions for adenoid adenoid / (ˈædɪˌnɔɪd) / adjective of or resembling a gland of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc of or relating to the adenoids Word Origin for adenoid C19: from Greek adenoeidēs. See adeno-, -oid Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to adenoid snout, beak, muzzle, snoot, proboscis, bill, nares, nostrils, schnoz, snuffer, horn, sniffer, sneezer, whiffer, olfactory nerves, smeller Medical definitions for adenoid adenoid [ ăd′n-oid′ ] n. A lymphoid tissue growth located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat that when swollen may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult. adenoids Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil resulting from chronic inflammation. adj. Of, relating to, or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphatic tissue. Other words from adenoid ad′e•noi′dal (ăd′n-oid′l) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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adenoid

noun

adjective

Origin of adenoid

Words nearby adenoid

Example sentences from the Web for adenoid

British Dictionary definitions for adenoid

adjective

Word Origin for adenoid

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Medical definitions for adenoid

n.

adj.

Other words from adenoid