adenoids

[US]/ˈædɪnɔɪdz/
[UK]/əˈdiːnoʊˌɪdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Lymphoid tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth, often enlarged in children.; Swollen tonsils.

Phrases & Collocations

have enlarged adenoids

adenoid surgery

remove adenoids

chronic adenoiditis

adenoids and tonsils

infected adenoids

swollen adenoids

adenoid problems

child with adenoids

adenoid tissue

Example Sentences

children often have enlarged adenoids.

the doctor recommended removing her adenoids.

adenoids can cause breathing problems in young children.

chronic adenoiditis is a common condition in childhood.

symptoms of enlarged adenoids include snoring and mouth breathing.

adenoids help fight infections in the nose and throat.

surgery to remove adenoids is usually quick and painless.

some children may need their adenoids removed repeatedly.

adenoids are part of the lymphatic system.

inflammation of the adenoids is called adenoiditis.

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