Definitions for adenoid

adenoid ad·e·noid

Spelling: [ad-n-oid]
IPA: /ˈæd nˌɔɪd/

Adenoid is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 145 anagrams from letters in adenoid (addeino).

Definitions for adenoid

noun

  1. Usually, adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the lymph glands.
  2. of or relating to the adenoids.

Origin of adenoid

From the Greek word adenoeidḗs, dating back to 1830-40. See aden-, -oid

Examples for adenoid

When this adenoid tissue grows abnormally large it forms what are known as "adenoids."

The tissue combining them is known as adenoid or gland-like tissue.

At the conclusion of the film Kedzie was saddened by a ballad sung by an adenoid tenor.

A similar difficulty is experienced by children with adenoid growths.

This cushion is formed of what doctors call "adenoid tissue" and is similar to that which makes up the tonsils.

adenoid growths appear as grape-like lymphoid formations located in the upper and posterior-nasal pharynx.

A section through the nose and mouth: A, adenoid growth; P, soft palate; T, right tonsil.

A very large majority of these coughs are caused by adenoid growths in the back part of the nose.

This adenoid tissue acts as a filter for the fluid passing through it.

There is no need to attempt removal of adenoid tissue on the lateral walls.

Word Value for adenoid
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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