adenoid
Meaning of adenoid
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 adenitis.
adjective
Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid.
Information about adenoid
- The plural form of adenoid is: adenoids.
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Hyphenation of adenoid
ade-noid
- It consists of 2 syllables and 7 chars.
- adenoid is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
Translation of adenoid
- Spanish: adenoides, vegetaciones
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