adenoid

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Synonyms: arenoid

Antonyms: arenoid

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|medicine|relational}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|symptom}} an [[abnormally]] [[enlarged]] [[mass]] of [[lymphatic]] [[tissue]] at the back of the [[pharynx]], often [[obstruct]]ing the [[nasal]] and [[ear]] [[passage]]s and [[hinder]]ing [[speaking]] and [[breathing]] in young children.
2. {{senseid|en|Q552087}} {{lb|en|anatomy|usually|in the plural}} Such a [[mass]] when not [[abnormally]] [[enlarged]], covered by [[ciliate]]d [[epithelium]] and located in the roof and [[posterior]] wall of the [[nasopharynx]] at the back of the [[throat]] behind the [[uvula]].

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