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ad·e·noid
 adenoid
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- pronunciation:
- ae
d
noId
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
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noun |
| definition: |
(usu. pl.) a mass of tissue between the nose and the throat that, when swollen, can hinder breathing.
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adjective |
| definition: |
of or relating to the adenoids.
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