ADENOID — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

adenoid

A collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx). Приклади
  • Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids.
  • Enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children.
Relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
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