Meaning adenoids
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adenoidsA lump of lymphoid tissue of varying size, located behind the nose in a space called the nasopharynx.
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adenoidstwo small fleshy lumps at the back of the nose
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adenoidsTonsil like glands at the back of the nose.
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adenoidsGlandular tissue in the back of the throat that may swell, especially during childhood, obstruct breathing and speaking, and lead to ear infections.
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adenoidsInflammation of the small gland-like appendages at the back of the nose
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adenoidsA collection of lymphoid nodules on the posterior wall and roof of the Nasopharynx.
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adenoidsglands located above the soft roof of the mouth (nasopharynx) that help the body to fight infection by trapping bacteria and viruses that enter through the mouth and nose
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adenoids1. A normal collection of unencapsulated lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx. Also called pharyngeal tonsils. 2. Common terminology for the large (normal) pharyngeal tonsils of children. Origin: G. Aden, gland, + -eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000)
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