Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

The word "adenoid" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

lingual tonsil palatine tonsil

Derived Terms

adenoid cystic carcinoma adenoid organ adenoidal adenoidectomy adenoidism adenoiditis

Context

anatomy

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

lymphatic tissue lymphoid tissue tonsil

Type Of (IsA)

anatomical structure tonsil

Related Terms

cilia epithelium fold lymphatic lymphoid nasopharynx posterior roof throat tissue uvula wall

Similar Terms

lingual tonsil palatine tonsil

Synonym Network

luschka's tonsil pharyngeal tonsil third tonsil tonsilla adenoidea tonsilla pharyngealis

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