Synonyms for adenoid
- noun
- adjective
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Noun
1. Nasopharyngeal tonsil — such a mass when not abnormally enlarged, covered by ciliated epithelium and located in the roof and…
Adjective
Definitions
- n. 1
Such a mass when not abnormally enlarged, covered by ciliated epithelium and located in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula.
- adj. 1
Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
Forms
- Plural
- adenoids
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| adenoid | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- lymphoid2
- 9 letters
- adenoidal, adeniform
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lymphoid2 = 2 syllables).