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adenoid medical definition
noun
- 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.
Of, relating to, or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphatic tissue.
Related Forms:
- adenoidal adjective
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