ALL meanings of adenoid
ad·e·noid
A a - adjective adenoid of or resembling a gland 3
- adjective adenoid of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc 3
- adjective adenoid of or relating to the adenoids 3
- adjective adenoid glandlike or glandular 3
- adjective adenoid of or like lymphoid tissue 3
- noun adenoid (anatomy) Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid. 1
- noun adenoid glands in the nasal passage 1
- noun adenoid Usually, adenoids. an enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper pharynx, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages. 1
- adjective adenoid of or relating to the lymph glands. 1
- adjective adenoid of or relating to the adenoids. 1
- noun adenoid (anatomy) One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis. 0