Adenoid
WordNet
adjective
(1) Relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
noun
(2) 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"
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Etymology
From < and .
Adjective
Noun
- One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenoids.
Synonyms
- pharyngeal tonsil
- Luschka's tonsil
- third tonsil
- tonsilla pharyngealis
- tonsilla adenoidea