Definition of adenoid
: either of two abnormally enlarged masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the pharynx that usually obstruct the nasal and ear passages; also : such a mass when not abnormally enlarged —usually used in plural
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It has frequently been used for pain relief after removal of tonsils and adenoids in children.
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It has frequently been used for pain relief after removal of tonsils and adenoids in children.
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It has frequently been used for pain relief after removal of tonsils and adenoids in children.
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It could be related to allergies or structural abnormalities such as nasal polyps or enlarged adenoids, which are lymphoid tissues behind the nose.
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It has frequently been used for pain relief after removal of tonsils and adenoids in children.
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Origin and Etymology of adenoid
Greek adenoeidēs glandular, from adēn
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Definition of adenoid
1 : of or relating to the adenoids
2 : relating to, affected with, or associated with abnormally enlarged adenoids a severe adenoid condition adenoid facies
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Her battle began when she was first diagnosed in 2009 with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare form of cancer.
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Grunewald was first diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma in 2009 during her college years at the University of Minnesota.
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Grunewald was diagnosed in 2009 with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a form of cancer in her salivary gland.
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Grunewald, an elite middle-distance runner, has a form of cancer called adenoid cystic carcinoma.
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First Known Use of adenoid
1864
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of adenoid
1: of, like, or relating to glands or glandular tissue; especially : like or belonging to lymphoid tissue
2: of or relating to the adenoids in the adenoid region of the pharynx
3a: of, relating to, or affected with abnormally enlarged adenoids a severe adenoid condition an adenoid patientb: characteristic of one affected with abnormally enlarged adenoids adenoid facies
adenoid
Medical Definition of adenoid
1: an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the pharynx characteristically obstructing the nasal and ear passages and inducing mouth breathing, nasality, postnasal discharge, and dullness of facial expression—usually used in plural
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