adenoidal
/ad-n-oid-l/US // ˌæd nˈɔɪd l //UK // (ˌædɪˈnɔɪdəl) //
腺样体,腺体,腺状体,腺泡状
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : of or relating to the adenoids; adenoid.
- : having the adenoids enlarged, especially to a degree that interferes with normal breathing.
- : being characteristically pinched and nasal in tone quality: a high-pitched, adenoidal voice.
Examples
His voice is adenoidal and grating, his manner unnatural and studied.
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