Definition of adenoids in English:

adenoids

plural nounˈadɪnɔɪdzˈædnˌɔɪdz

A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children.
Example sentencesExamples
- The adenoids, which are gland-like structures located in the back of the upper throat near the eustachian tubes, are large in children and can interfere with the opening of the Eustachian tubes.
- I was in hospital to have enlarged adenoids removed.
- As it turned out, I had really bad adenoids and near-constant tonsil infections - when the tonsils came out around age 7, my appetite revved up somewhat.
- Tonsils and adenoids are composed of tissue similar to the lymph nodes or ‘glands’ found in the neck, groin and other places in the body.
- Even though some children may need surgery, it's important to remember that enlarged adenoids are normal in some children.
- Increased size of the adenoids causes breathing problems and also susceptibility to infections.
- Close to the front opening of the Eustachian tubes are masses of tissue called adenoids.
- Enlarged adenoids can also be caused by repeated chest infections or allergies, but in other cases the cause is unknown.
- Enlarged adenoids or tonsils, which are at the back of the throat, may block the Eustachian tube.
- The tissue that makes up the adenoids is called ‘lymphoid tissue’, which means that it contains white blood cells of the immune system.
- The child was also mouth-breathing, a sign that her adenoids were so enlarged that she was unable to breathe through her nose.
- Lateral neck radiography provides useful information about the size of the adenoids and their relationship to the upper airway.
- Removal of the adenoids and tonsils may help if they are blocking the entrance to the Eustachian tube.
- The doctor will also check the size of the adenoids to see if they are unusually enlarged and blocking the Eustachian tube.
- Tonsils and adenoids were present in all subjects.
- Overweight men between the ages of 30 and 65 are most commonly affected, but it may also occur in children with enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
- If the adenoids are unusually enlarged, and blocking the Eustachian tubes, they may also have to be removed.
- Surgery might also help by removing tonsils and adenoids that prevent proper breathing.
- If your child snores during sleep, he may have enlarged tonsils or adenoids that are making it hard for him to breathe while asleep, waking him up often.

Derivatives

adenoidal

adjective adəˈnɔɪd(ə)lˌædnˈɔɪdl

Literate lyrics, an insistent strum, and an endearingly adenoidal yelp combine for a thoroughly enjoyable song.
Example sentencesExamples
- Some listeners will probably find his voice a bit adenoidal for their tastes.
- I hear that high, adenoidal voice that sounds like 50 other kids who have that same adenoidal voice.
- Oh, and the singer's adenoidal yelping isn't an affectation.
- Mike's pinched, adenoidal tenor gave a little bite to the verses of their songs, but they were defined by Brian's angelic falsetto on the choruses.

Origin

Late 19th century: adenoid from Greek adēn 'gland' + -oid.

Definition of adenoids in US English:

adenoids

plural nounˈadnˌoidzˈædnˌɔɪdz

A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children.
Example sentencesExamples
- The child was also mouth-breathing, a sign that her adenoids were so enlarged that she was unable to breathe through her nose.
- As it turned out, I had really bad adenoids and near-constant tonsil infections - when the tonsils came out around age 7, my appetite revved up somewhat.
- If the adenoids are unusually enlarged, and blocking the Eustachian tubes, they may also have to be removed.
- Tonsils and adenoids were present in all subjects.
- Overweight men between the ages of 30 and 65 are most commonly affected, but it may also occur in children with enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
- Removal of the adenoids and tonsils may help if they are blocking the entrance to the Eustachian tube.
- Enlarged adenoids can also be caused by repeated chest infections or allergies, but in other cases the cause is unknown.
- Close to the front opening of the Eustachian tubes are masses of tissue called adenoids.
- Enlarged adenoids or tonsils, which are at the back of the throat, may block the Eustachian tube.
- Even though some children may need surgery, it's important to remember that enlarged adenoids are normal in some children.
- The doctor will also check the size of the adenoids to see if they are unusually enlarged and blocking the Eustachian tube.
- The tissue that makes up the adenoids is called ‘lymphoid tissue’, which means that it contains white blood cells of the immune system.
- Lateral neck radiography provides useful information about the size of the adenoids and their relationship to the upper airway.
- Surgery might also help by removing tonsils and adenoids that prevent proper breathing.
- Increased size of the adenoids causes breathing problems and also susceptibility to infections.
- Tonsils and adenoids are composed of tissue similar to the lymph nodes or ‘glands’ found in the neck, groin and other places in the body.
- I was in hospital to have enlarged adenoids removed.
- The adenoids, which are gland-like structures located in the back of the upper throat near the eustachian tubes, are large in children and can interfere with the opening of the Eustachian tubes.
- If your child snores during sleep, he may have enlarged tonsils or adenoids that are making it hard for him to breathe while asleep, waking him up often.

Origin

Late 19th century: adenoid from Greek adēn ‘gland’ + -oid.

单词	adenoids
释义	Definition of adenoids in English: adenoids plural nounˈadɪnɔɪdzˈædnˌɔɪdz A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children. Example sentencesExamples The adenoids, which are gland-like structures located in the back of the upper throat near the eustachian tubes, are large in children and can interfere with the opening of the Eustachian tubes. I was in hospital to have enlarged adenoids removed. As it turned out, I had really bad adenoids and near-constant tonsil infections - when the tonsils came out around age 7, my appetite revved up somewhat. Tonsils and adenoids are composed of tissue similar to the lymph nodes or ‘glands’ found in the neck, groin and other places in the body. Even though some children may need surgery, it's important to remember that enlarged adenoids are normal in some children. Increased size of the adenoids causes breathing problems and also susceptibility to infections. Close to the front opening of the Eustachian tubes are masses of tissue called adenoids. Enlarged adenoids can also be caused by repeated chest infections or allergies, but in other cases the cause is unknown. Enlarged adenoids or tonsils, which are at the back of the throat, may block the Eustachian tube. The tissue that makes up the adenoids is called ‘lymphoid tissue’, which means that it contains white blood cells of the immune system. The child was also mouth-breathing, a sign that her adenoids were so enlarged that she was unable to breathe through her nose. Lateral neck radiography provides useful information about the size of the adenoids and their relationship to the upper airway. Removal of the adenoids and tonsils may help if they are blocking the entrance to the Eustachian tube. The doctor will also check the size of the adenoids to see if they are unusually enlarged and blocking the Eustachian tube. Tonsils and adenoids were present in all subjects. Overweight men between the ages of 30 and 65 are most commonly affected, but it may also occur in children with enlarged tonsils or adenoids. If the adenoids are unusually enlarged, and blocking the Eustachian tubes, they may also have to be removed. Surgery might also help by removing tonsils and adenoids that prevent proper breathing. If your child snores during sleep, he may have enlarged tonsils or adenoids that are making it hard for him to breathe while asleep, waking him up often. Derivatives adenoidal adjective adəˈnɔɪd(ə)lˌædnˈɔɪdl Literate lyrics, an insistent strum, and an endearingly adenoidal yelp combine for a thoroughly enjoyable song. Example sentencesExamples Some listeners will probably find his voice a bit adenoidal for their tastes. I hear that high, adenoidal voice that sounds like 50 other kids who have that same adenoidal voice. Oh, and the singer's adenoidal yelping isn't an affectation. Mike's pinched, adenoidal tenor gave a little bite to the verses of their songs, but they were defined by Brian's angelic falsetto on the choruses. Origin Late 19th century: adenoid from Greek adēn 'gland' + -oid. Definition of adenoids in US English: adenoids plural nounˈadnˌoidzˈædnˌɔɪdz A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children. Example sentencesExamples The child was also mouth-breathing, a sign that her adenoids were so enlarged that she was unable to breathe through her nose. As it turned out, I had really bad adenoids and near-constant tonsil infections - when the tonsils came out around age 7, my appetite revved up somewhat. If the adenoids are unusually enlarged, and blocking the Eustachian tubes, they may also have to be removed. Tonsils and adenoids were present in all subjects. Overweight men between the ages of 30 and 65 are most commonly affected, but it may also occur in children with enlarged tonsils or adenoids. Removal of the adenoids and tonsils may help if they are blocking the entrance to the Eustachian tube. Enlarged adenoids can also be caused by repeated chest infections or allergies, but in other cases the cause is unknown. Close to the front opening of the Eustachian tubes are masses of tissue called adenoids. Enlarged adenoids or tonsils, which are at the back of the throat, may block the Eustachian tube. Even though some children may need surgery, it's important to remember that enlarged adenoids are normal in some children. The doctor will also check the size of the adenoids to see if they are unusually enlarged and blocking the Eustachian tube. The tissue that makes up the adenoids is called ‘lymphoid tissue’, which means that it contains white blood cells of the immune system. Lateral neck radiography provides useful information about the size of the adenoids and their relationship to the upper airway. Surgery might also help by removing tonsils and adenoids that prevent proper breathing. Increased size of the adenoids causes breathing problems and also susceptibility to infections. Tonsils and adenoids are composed of tissue similar to the lymph nodes or ‘glands’ found in the neck, groin and other places in the body. I was in hospital to have enlarged adenoids removed. The adenoids, which are gland-like structures located in the back of the upper throat near the eustachian tubes, are large in children and can interfere with the opening of the Eustachian tubes. If your child snores during sleep, he may have enlarged tonsils or adenoids that are making it hard for him to breathe while asleep, waking him up often. Origin Late 19th century: adenoid from Greek adēn ‘gland’ + -oid.
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