noun🔗Share아데노이드One 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. "아이의 부어오른 아데노이드 때문에 호흡 곤란과 밤에 큰 코골이가 발생했습니다.medicinephysiologyanatomybodyorgandiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading