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adenoid 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  1. pharyngeal tonsil: 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"; "enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children"
  2. relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
  3. One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. ...
  4. (adenoidism) adenoiditis
  5. (Adenoids) Glands or lymphoid tissue in the upper part of the throat, behind the nose.
  6. Adenoids are big lymph nodes in the nasopharynx (the junction between your nose and throat).
  7. (adenoids) two pieces of tissue located behind the nose that often become enlarged in childhood. This can lead to problems with breathing.
  8. (Adenoids) A mound of tissue in the back of the nose that can become enlarged by infections and lead to narrowing of the airway
  9. (Adenoids) These are normally occurring lymph tissue behind the nose. As you look into the mouth, you will see your palate with the uvula hanging down; the adenoids are hidden behind. In children it is normal for such tissue to be enlarged to a greater or lesser degree. ...
  10. single midline lymph gland above the soft palate at the very back of the nose.
  11. Greek aden = a gland, eidos = shape or form.
  12. Lymph-like areas of tissue, or glands, that are similar to the tonsils, but they are located very high in the throat, behind the nose. They trap and filter out germs that enter the body. The adenoids also help your body fight off infection by making antibodies. ...
  13. comes from the Greek aden, meaning “gland,” and cidos, meaning “like.” The term was once used for the prostate gland.
  14. ad' ə-noid Lymphoid tissue located in the posterior of the nose. Adenoids can cause nasal obstruction when abnormally large. Diagnosis of large adenoids requires nasal endoscopy or a mirror exam. Adenoid tissue typically regresses in adults and may be a sign of allergy, reflux changes or HIV.
  15. clumps of tissue in the nasal cavity and throat that contains cells involved in the immune response
  16. cystic carcinoma or adenocystic carcinoma: a rare type of breast cancer that has both glandular (adenoid) and cylinder-like (cystic) features when looked at under the microscope.
  17. an abnormally enlarged mass of lymph tissue at the back of the pharynx that can swell, obstructing the nasal and ear passages and inducing mouth breathing, a nasal voice, and postnasal discharge