ADENOIDS
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Adenoids.
Adenoids - as an adjective
Relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
Adenoids - as a noun
A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
Example: "Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
luschka's tonsilpharyngeal tonsilthird tonsiltonsilla adenoideatonsilla pharyngealisExample Sentences
"Her adenoids were inflamed and had to be removed."
"The doctor said that her son's adenoids were enlarged."
"After the surgery, her breathing improved due to the smaller adenoids."
"The child's constant nasal congestion was caused by swollen adenoids."
"She had difficulty swallowing because her adenoids were blocking her throat."
Word Game Points
Is ADENOIDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adenoids is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ADENOIDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is ADENOIDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adenoids is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordADENOIDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ADENOIDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adenoids is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordADENOIDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
