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Definition of: adenoid
(ad′ə-noid) adjective
Of or like a gland; glandular: also ad′e·noi′dal.
—noun Usually plural An enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx, in severe cases obstructing breathing and speech. [<ADEN (O)- + -OID]
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