noun🔗Share腺样体，咽扁桃体。 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. "这孩子因为腺样体肿大，导致呼吸困难，晚上还大声打鼾。medicinephysiologyanatomybodyorgandiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
