adenoid
noun /'æd,ənɔɪd/
- Definition
- a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'adenoid': She showed great adenoid during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
3
Length
7