adenoids

Noun

A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children.

ریشه

Late 19th century: from modern Latin adenoides, plural of adenoeides, from Greek adenoeidēs ‘glandular’, from adēn ‘gland’.

مثال

• The child had his adenoids removed due to breathing problems.
• Adenoids can become problematic if they are enlarged.
• The doctor suggested an adenoids check-up.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Remove adenoids Enlarged adenoids Adenoids surgery Adenoids check-up