Glossary

Adenoid

Adenoid

Rachenmandel·Also: Adenoide, Polypen

The adenoid is lymphatic tissue in the upper part of the throat behind the nose. In children it can become enlarged and then obstruct nasal breathing; in everyday language this is referred to as polyps.

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