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adenoids

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adenoids [ˈædɪˌnɔɪdz]
pl n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) a mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat behind the uvula: when enlarged it often restricts nasal breathing, esp in young children Technical name pharyngeal tonsil
adenoids  (dn-oidz)
The small mass of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity. Swelling of the adenoids can block breathing through the nose.
Translations
adenoids [ˈædɪnɔɪdz] NPL → vegetaciones fpl adenoideas
adenoids [ˈædɪnɔɪdz] npl → végétations fpl
adenoids
pl → Rachenmandeln pl, → Polypen pl (inf)
adenoids [ˈædɪnɔɪdz] npl → adenoidi fpl


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In some eases, surgical removal of tonsils or adenoids can relieve the problem.
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Surgery might also help by removing tonsils and adenoids that prevent proper breathing.
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