adenoid
(adjective) relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue
Source: WordNet® 3.1
adenoid (not comparable)
(anatomy) Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue; lymphoid.
adenoid (plural adenoids)
(anatomy) One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.
• Luschka's tonsil
• pharyngeal tonsil
• third tonsil
• tonsilla adenoidea
• tonsilla pharyngealis
• tonsil
• lingual tonsil
• palatine tonsil
• adeonid
Source: Wiktionary
Ad"e*noid, Ad`e*noid"al a.
Definition: Glandlike; glandular.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 April 2025
(noun) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
