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Adenoid (Noun)

Meaning

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

  • Third Tonsil
  • Tonsilla Pharyngealis
  • Pharyngeal Tonsil
  • Tonsilla Adenoidea
  • Luschka's Tonsil

Hypernyms

  • Lymphatic Tissue

Related Words

  • Adenoidal (adjective)
  • Adenoid (adjective)
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