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Adenoid

OtolaryngologyImmunologyImportant

A mass of lymph tissue at the back of the nose above the throat that helps fight infection, often enlarged in children.

Korean

인두편도(아데노이드)

코 뒤쪽 목 위에 있는 림프 조직 덩어리로 감염을 막는 데 도움을 주며, 소아에서 흔히 비대해진다.

French

Végétations adénoïdes

Masse de tissu lymphatique située à l'arrière du nez, au-dessus de la gorge, qui aide à combattre les infections et grossit souvent chez l'enfant.

Word parts

  • aden/oRoot(Greek) Gland

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