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adenoid

ad·e·noid [ áddə nòyd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to glands: relating to or similar to a gland

2. concerning lymphoid tissue: relating to lymphoid tissue

3. medicine 
Same as  adenoidal (sense 1)




plural noun ad·e·noids 
Definition:
 
throat tissue: a mass of tissue at the back of the nose and throat that can restrict breathing if enlarged

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