adenoids

noun

1. Usually adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.

adjective

2. of or relating to the lymph glands.
3. of or relating to the adenoids.

pl n

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

adjective

1. of or resembling a gland
2. of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc
3. of or relating to the adenoids

adj.

1839, “gland-like,” medical Latin adenoideus, from Greek adenoeides, from aden (genitive adenos) “gland” (see inguinal) + eidos “form” (see -oid). Adenoids “adenoid growths” attested by 1862.

n.

1. A lymphoid tissue growth located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat that when swollen may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult.
2. adenoids Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil resulting from chronic inflammation.

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphatic tissue.

1. The small mass of lymphoid tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity. Swelling of the adenoids can block breathing through the nose.

Two masses of tissue at the junction of the nose and throat, which, like the tonsils, function in the lymphatic system. They help filter out harmful microorganisms that can cause infection. Continually swollen adenoids may interfere with breathing and affect speech.