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adenoids

Pronunciation: /ˈadɪnɔɪdz/

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Definition of adenoids

noun

  • a mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children.

Derivatives

adenoidal

Pronunciation: /-ˈnɔɪd(ə)l/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: adenoid from Greek adēn 'gland' + -oid

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