adenoid
/ˈædəˌnɔɪd/
noun
- A mass of tissue at the back of the nose and throat that can become swollen, especially in children, and may cause breathing or ear problems.
- Many children have their adenoid taken out to help them breathe better at night.
- The doctor said my son's adenoid is enlarged and might need to be removed.
- When the adenoid swells, it can block the passage between the nose and throat.
adjective
- Relating to the adenoid tissue.
- The patient had chronic adenoid problems since early childhood.
- The surgeon performed an adenoid examination to check for infection.
- Adenoid swelling often causes a stuffy nose and snoring.