n. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages; adj. relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid
He had his adenoids removed to help with his breathing.
He had his adenoids removed to help with his breathing.
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pharyngeal tonsil; Luschka'stonsil; third tonsil
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