adenoids
/ˈadɪnɔɪdz
/plural noun
A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children.Close to the front opening of the Eustachian tubes are masses of tissue called adenoids....
- Even though some children may need surgery, it's important to remember that enlarged adenoids are normal in some children.
- Enlarged adenoids can also be caused by repeated chest infections or allergies, but in other cases the cause is unknown.
Derivatives
adenoidal
/ adjective ...- I hear that high, adenoidal voice that sounds like 50 other kids who have that same adenoidal voice.
- Some listeners will probably find his voice a bit adenoidal for their tastes.
- 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.
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