adenoidal
/ˌædəˈnɔɪdəl/
adjective
- Having a nasal or stuffy sound to the voice, often because of swollen adenoid tissue.
- He spoke with an adenoidal voice that made him sound like he had a cold.
- Her adenoidal tone was noticeable after she recovered from the infection.
- The singer's adenoidal quality gave his music a unique, slightly nasal sound.
- Relating to or resembling the adenoid tissue.
- The doctor explained the adenoidal structure using a diagram.
- The adenoidal tissue was inflamed and needed treatment.
- Adenoidal growth can cause breathing difficulties in young children.