adenoid
(ad-e-noid)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a mass of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the nose.
Example Sentence
They removed her adenoid to help her breathing problems.
More Example Sentences
The doctor checked her adenoids during the visit.
Synonyms
nasopharyngeal tonsil; lymphoid tissue
Antonyms
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Rhymes
- adenoid