noun
a mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper part of the throat behind the nose, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages
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The doctor recommended removing the adenoid to improve the patient's breathing.
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I heard that getting your adenoids removed can help with snoring.
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My friend said her adenoid surgery was a breeze.
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His adenoid-like behavior was annoying, always sniffling and congested.