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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 (

n-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

pl → Rachenmandeln pl, → Polypen pl (inf)

adenoids [ˈædɪnɔɪdz] npl → adenoidi fpl

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adenoids (redirected from pharyngeal tonsils)

adenoids
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