adenoid
noun/ˈædəˌnɔɪd/
Frequency rank: #19,828 most common English word
Meaning
A mass of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity, especially prominent in children.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that adenoid tissue at the back of the throat can become enlarged in young children.
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