| 释义 |
Adjective: adenoid 'ad(u)`noyd- Relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
Noun: adenoid 'ad(u)`noyd- 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"
- pharyngeal tonsil, Luschka's tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla adenoidea
Derived forms: adenoids See also: adenoidal Type of: lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue Part of: pharynx, throat Encyclopedia: Adenoid |