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
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
3
Length
7

Word Statistics

Length
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.4

Word Characteristics