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What is the suffix for adenoid?
The suffix for adenoid is -oid, which means resembling or shaped like.
Is an adenoid a gland?
No
What is the medical definition for adenoid hypertrophy?
Adenoid hypertrophy is the abnormal enlargement of the adenoid glands located in the back of the nose and throat. This condition can obstruct the airway, leading to symptoms such as difficulty breathing, snoring, and recurrent sinus or ear infections. Treatment may involve medications, surgical removal of the adenoids, or other interventions depending on the severity of symptoms.
What is the meaning of adenoid?
Glandlike; glandular.
What is an adenoid?
An adenoid is one of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium, found in the roof and posterior wall at the back of the throat.
What is tonsiloadenoidectomy?
It is surgical removal of tonsils and adenoid glands.
What are Magill forceps?
curved instrument used to remove residual adenoid, usually located deeper in the posterior nasal cavity, after attempted removal with curettes or adenoid punches
What do you call hypertrophied pharyngeal tonsils?
we simply call them , Adenoid.
What is an adenectomy?
An adenectomy is the removal of all or part of the adenoid glands.
What limitations does a person with adenoid facies have?
Modelling, acting and voice work.
How many adenoids does a person have?
1. There is only one pharyngeal tonsil, even though it's often referred to in the plural sense, and when it becomes infected (or hypertrophy) it is then called an adenoid. So only one adenoid.
In what movie does Adenoid Hynkel rule the nation of Tomania with an iron hand?
The Great Dictator
