Adenoid

Pronunciation: /ˈædəˌnɔɪd/

Definitions of adenoid

noun a mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper part of the throat behind the nose, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages

Example Sentences

A1 My doctor said my child may need to have their adenoids removed.

A2 After the surgery, the adenoid swelling went down and my child could breathe easier.

B1 The adenoid is a lymphoid tissue located in the back of the nasal cavity.

B2 Adenoid hypertrophy can cause difficulty breathing and frequent sinus infections.

C1 The adenoid plays a role in the immune system by helping to trap bacteria and viruses.

C2 Adenoidectomy is a common procedure to remove enlarged adenoids in children with chronic ear infections.

Examples of adenoid in a Sentence

formal The doctor recommended removing the adenoid to improve the patient's breathing.

informal I heard that getting your adenoids removed can help with snoring.

slang My friend said her adenoid surgery was a breeze.

figurative His adenoid-like behavior was annoying, always sniffling and congested.

Grammatical Forms of adenoid

• plural: adenoids
• comparative: more adenoid
• superlative: most adenoid
• present tense: adenoide
• future tense: will adenoid
• perfect tense: have adenoided
• continuous tense: is adenoiding
• singular: adenoid
• positive degree: adenoid
• infinitive: to adenoid
• gerund: adenoiding
• participle: adenoided

Origin and Evolution of adenoid

First Known Use: 1870 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'adenoid' comes from the Greek word 'adenoeides', meaning 'like a gland'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe a type of glandular tissue in the body, the term 'adenoid' has come to specifically refer to the pharyngeal tonsils located in the back of the nasal cavity.