n05529286
type | n |
lex_filenum | 08 |
def | a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx) |
examples | hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils is called adenoids enlarged adenoids may restrict the breathing of children |
Outgoing links | |
Hypernym | lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue |
Part holonym | throat, pharynx |
Derivationally related form | adenoid → adenoid; adenoid → adenoidal |
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Derivationally related form | adenoid → adenoid; adenoidal → adenoid |
Pertainym (pertains to noun) | adenoid → adenoid; adenoidal → adenoid |
Hyponym | lymphatic tissue, lymphoid tissue |
Part meronym | throat, pharynx |
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