noun🔗Shareアデノイド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."The child's swollen adenoids were causing him difficulty breathing and snoring loudly at night. "子供の腫れたアデノイドは、呼吸困難を引き起こし、夜に大きなイビキをかいていました。medicinephysiologyanatomybodyorgandiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
