adenoid
Translation
adenoid
Examples
The child had his adenoids removed.
The child had his adenoids removed.
Swollen adenoids can cause breathing problems.
Swollen adenoids can cause breathing problems.
Grammar Patterns
((adenoids)) a mass of tissue in the upper part of the throat The doctor checked the child's adenoids.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tonsil (related part of thebody)
Etymology
From Greek 'aden' (gland) + 'eidos' (form), meaning 'gland-like'.
Memory Tips
A medical term for a mass of tissue at the back of the nose. Often used in the plural, 'adenoids'.