adenoid
Translation
adenoid
Examples
The child had his adenoids removed.
The child had his adenoids removed.
Grammar Patterns
((adenoids)) a mass of tissue at the back of the throat The child had his adenoids removed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tonsil
Etymology
From Greek 'aden' (gland) + 'eidos' (form), meaning 'gland-like'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'added node' of tissue at the back of the throat.