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Meaning of "adenoids" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ADENOIDS

ˈædɪˌnɔɪdz


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ADENOIDS

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Adenoids is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ADENOIDS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Adenoid

The adenoid, also known as a pharyngeal tonsil or nasopharyngeal tonsil, is a mass of lymphatic tissue situated posterior to the nasal cavity, in the roof of the nasopharynx, where the nose blends into the throat. Normally, in children, it forms a soft mound in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx, just above and behind the uvula.

Definition of adenoids in the English dictionary

The definition of adenoids in the dictionary is a mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat behind the uvula: when enlarged it often restricts nasal breathing, esp in young children Technical name: pharyngeal tonsil.

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ADENOIDS

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WORDS THAT END LIKE ADENOIDS

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Synonyms and antonyms of adenoids in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «adenoids» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ADENOIDS

Find out the translation of adenoids to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

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腺样体
1,325 millions of speakers
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adenoides
570 millions of speakers
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adenoids
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adenoids
380 millions of speakers
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اللحمية
280 millions of speakers
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аденоиды
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adenóides
270 millions of speakers
bn

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গলরসগ্রন্থি
260 millions of speakers
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végétations adénoïdes
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Adenoids
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Polypen
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adenoidの複数形
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아데노이드
85 millions of speakers
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Adenoids
85 millions of speakers
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cục thịt dư ở cổ
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மூக்கு அடிச்சதை
75 millions of speakers
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अटेन्डॉइड
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lenf bezleri
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adenoidi
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migdałki
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аденоїди
40 millions of speakers
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polipi
30 millions of speakers
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αδενοειδείς εκβλαστήσεις
15 millions of speakers
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adenoïede
14 millions of speakers
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polyper
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adenoids
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ADENOIDS»

Discover the use of adenoids in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to adenoids and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Adenoids
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Vitruvius Harold Wyatt Wingrave, 2009
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Adenoids
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed.
MacLeod Yearsley, 2012
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Adenoids and Diseased Tonsils: Their Effect on General ...
This interest has centered in part upon those two afflictions of childhood— adenoids and diseased tonsils,—or even tonsils that are merely enlarged. There is no doubt ofthe physical handicap borne byachild whois possessed of them. As a seat ...
Margaret Cobb Rogers
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Adenoids: What They Are, How To Recognize Them, What To Do ...
One of the first results of the growth of adenoids is mouth breathing. When this condition develops, the air breathed in reaches the throat and lungs in an unpurified condition. Moreover, it is not sufficiently warmed or moistened. In a short time, ...
United States. Public Health Service
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Adenoids and Diseased Tonsils:
Project Gutenberg's Adenoids and Diseased Tonsils, by Margaret Cobb Rogers This eBookis fortheuseof anyone anywhere at no cost andwith almostno restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms ofthe ...
Margaret Cobb Rogers, 2013
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Essentials of Otolaryngology
The tonsils and adenoids compose Waldeyer's ring of lymphoid tissue in the human pharynx. Although often grouped together, the tonsils and adenoids are distinct entities. Indeed, the first tonsillectomy was performed in ancient times, but the ...
Frank E. Lucente, Gady Har-El, 2004
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Eustachian Tube: Structure, Function, Role in Otitis Media
Preoperative submental-vertex view radiograph, with contrast material in the nasal cavities, showing adenoids completely blocking the posterior nasal choanae, which could cause Eustachian tube dysfunction secondary to the Toynbee ...
Charles D. Bluestone, Maria B. Bluestone, 2005
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Rev. Adenoids' Church Announcements
This book is guaranteed to make you smile and you'll wish that the Reverend gave the announcements in your church every week.
J. Anthony Brown, 2000
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Head & Neck Surgery--otolaryngology
Eustachian tube orifice , Lingual tonsils Figure 84.1 The adenoids are situated in the posterior wall of the nasopharynx. The paranasal sinuses (anteriorly) and the eustachian tube-middle ear- mastoid complex (laterally) drain into this space, ...
Byron J. Bailey, Jonas T. Johnson, Shawn D. Newlands, 2006
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Color Atlas of ENT Diagnosis
Adenoids Persistent snoring in a child is the main symptom of enlarged adenoids . In day-time there is mouth breathing. Purulent rhinorrhea (if there is secondary sinusitis) and epistaxis also occur, with or without nasal symptoms. There is ...
Tony R. Bull, John S. Almeyda, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ADENOIDS»

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As I See It: Do what you can and leave the rest
... a new roof, furnace and plumbing fixtures, while I proudly say the only thing I am minus are my tonsils and adenoids. No replacements either. «Journal Standard, Jul 15»
2
FDA Investigating Possible Risks Of Codeine In Cough Medicine For …
... 2013 about the administration of codeine in children who just underwent surgical operations that involved removing adenoids and/ or tonsils. «Tech Times, Jul 15»
3
DC Week: Payment Update from CMS, FDA Eyes Codeine Cough …
In 2013, the agency recommended these products not be used for children following tonsillectomy and/or surgery on adenoids due to slow or ... «MedPage Today, Jul 15»
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Woman Loses Half Her Face To Rare Cancer Misdiagnosed As …
In November she was referred for a CT scan and then an emergency MRI scan which confirmed she had adenoids cystic carcinoma (ACC). «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
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Sleep Apnea in Kids: More than a Sleep Problem?
Some kids with sleep apnea are also treated by having their tonsils or adenoids removed. The cost of a sleep study runs between 4,500 and ... «ABC30.com, Jul 15»
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FDA Probes Kids' Codeine Cough Syrups
In 2013, the agency recommended these products not be used for children following tonsillectomy and/or surgery on adenoids due to slow or ... «MedPage Today, Jul 15»
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/WHAT IS A THYROID DISORDER?
Patients with a family history of thyroid cancer or who had radiation therapy to the head or neck as children for acne, adenoids, or other reasons ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
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Codeine Cough-and-Cold Medicines in Children: Drug Safety …
In 2013, FDA warned against using codeine in children who recently had surgery to remove their tonsils and/or adenoids. In April 2015, the ... «EIN News, Jul 15»
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Jannine McHaffie has half her face removed to try and beat …
Janine McHaffie, 25, had half her face removed and reconstructed (pictured right) after being diagnosed with the rare cancer adenoids cystic ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Is It Okay for Babies to Snore?
Some infants snore not because of air passage obstruction, but because of a cold, an allergy, or an increase in the size of their adenoids or ... «iDiva.com, Jun 15»
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