Adenoid – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
adenoid
n.
growth of lymphoid tissue located in the upper pharynx
adenoids
n.
(plural noun) pharyngeal tonsils, nasopharyngeal tonsils, mass of enlarged lymphoid tissue located between the very back of the nose and the throat
Adenoid
The
adenoid, also known as a
pharyngeal tonsil or
nasopharyngeal tonsil, is the
superior-most of the
tonsils. It is a mass of
lymphatic tissue situated posterior to the nasal cavity, in the roof of the
nasopharynx, where the
nose blends into the
throat. Normally, in
children, it forms a soft mound in the roof and posterior wall of the
nasopharynx, just above and behind the
uvula.
adenoid
Noun
1. a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"
(synonym) pharyngeal tonsil, Luschka's tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla adenoidea
(hypernym) lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue
(part-holonym) throat, pharynx
Adjective
1. relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
(pertainym) pharyngeal tonsil, Luschka's tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla adenoidea
adenoid
n.
adenoid, growth of lymphoid tissue located in the upper pharynx
adenoids
n.
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