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UKadenoid
/ˈadənˌɔɪd/
/ˈædəˌnɔɪd/Adenoid
[NOUN]1
(usually plural) each of the pair of large lymphoid tissues high up in the throat and behind the nose that have to be removed if swollen
What is "adenoid"?
The adenoid, also known as the pharyngeal tonsil, is a part of the lymphatic system located in the upper throat behind the nose. It plays a role in the body's immune response by helping to filter and trap bacteria and viruses that enter the respiratory system. The adenoid is most active during childhood and gradually decreases in size as a person grows older.
Examples
1. And adenoids out was two times the rate.
2. Children also have larger adenoids - the pads of lymphoid tissue located near the opening of Eustachian tubes.
3. Tonsils and adenoids tend to grow exponentially large in children between the ages of 2 and 5.
4. This Waldeyer ring of tonsils and adenoids are an important part of the lymphatic system.
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