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1. Relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue

1. A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
   "hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"
   - pharyngeal tonsil, Luschka's tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla pharyngealis, tonsilla adenoidea

Derived forms: adenoids

See also: adenoidal

Type of: lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue

Part of: pharynx, throat

Encyclopedia: Adenoid