adenoidal

/ˌædəˈnɔɪdəl/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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