adenoid

ad*e*noid

noun

{bc}either of two abnormally enlarged masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the pharynx that usually obstruct the nasal and ear passages

adenoid

adjective

{bc}of or relating to the {a_link|adenoids}

ad*e*noi*dal

adjective

{bc}exhibiting the characteristics (such as snoring, mouth breathing, and voice nasality) of one affected with abnormally enlarged {a_link|adenoids} {bc}{sx|adenoid||}