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 |
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| 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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