ad·e·noid ( d n-oid )n. One of two masses of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat that may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen. Often used in the plural. adj. Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid. |
adenoid [ˈædɪˌnɔɪd]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or resembling a gland
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc.
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to the adenoids
[from Greek adenoeidēs. See adeno-, -oid]
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| Noun | 1. |  adenoid - a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue - tissue making up the lymphatic system |
| Adj. | 1. |  adenoid - relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue |
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