ADENOID


Meaning of ADENOID in English

/ad"n oyd'/ , n.

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

adj.

2. of or pertaining to the lymph glands.

3. of or pertaining to the adenoids.

[ 1830-40; adenoeidés. See ADEN-, -OID ]

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