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adenoids

US // (ˈædɪˌnɔɪdz) //

腺样体,腺体,腺泡,扁桃体

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Definitions

  1. 1
    • : a mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat behind the uvula: when enlarged it often restricts nasal breathing, esp in young childrenTechnical name: pharyngeal tonsil

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • Sometimes it's Snapper and sometimes it's Klick; I don't know which is which, but one of them has adenoids.

  • "I am sure any physician would say that Brindle's adenoids should be removed," commented Dum from the back seat.

  • If they are mouth breathers because they have adenoids, these must be removed.

  • Foreign bodies must be removed, adenoids taken out, large tonsils excised, and malformations of the nasal bones operated upon.

  • We must therefore regard the presence of adenoids as a serious menace to the health and comfort of the patient.