adenoid adenoid /ˈædəˌnɔɪd/

adjective

1. Relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue  ( adenoid )
   relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
   

noun

1. A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)  ( adenoid , Luschka's tonsil , pharyngeal tonsil , third tonsil , tonsilla adenoidea , tonsilla pharyngealis )
   a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
    Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids
   hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids
    Enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children
   enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children