Synonyms of adenoid
8 similar words
Another word for adenoid is lymphoid. Other synonyms of adenoid are adenoidal, Luschka's tonsil, nasopharyngeal tonsil, pharyngeal tonsil and third tonsil.
Synonyms and similar words for adenoid
adjectiveOf or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
- lymphoidRelating to, or found within the lymphatic system of the body.
adjectiveOf or pertaining to the adenoids.
nounSuch a mass when not abnormally enlarged, covered by ciliated epithelium and located in the roof...
- Luschka's tonsilSynonym of adenoid.
- nasopharyngeal tonsilSynonym of adenoid.
- pharyngeal tonsilSynonym of adenoid.
- third tonsilSynonym of adenoid.
- tonsilla adenoidea
- tonsilla pharyngealis
Meaning of adenoid
- adjective Of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
- adjective Of or pertaining to the adenoids.
- adjective Relating to, affected with, or associated with abnormally enlarged adenoids.
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Questions about synonyms of adenoid
- What is another word for adenoid?
- Adenoid has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lymphoid, adenoidal, Luschka's tonsil, nasopharyngeal tonsil, pharyngeal tonsil, third tonsil, tonsilla adenoidea and tonsilla pharyngealis.
- What does adenoid mean?
- Adenoid means of or relating to lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue.
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