Adenoid facies


adenoid facies

adenoid facies n.
The appearance in children with adenoid hypertrophy, associated with a pinched nose and an open mouth.

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  • Adenoidal

    of or relating to the ; . having the enlarged, especially to a degree that interferes with normal breathing. being characteristically pinched and nasal in tone quality: a high-pitched, adenoidal voice. Contemporary Examples His voice is adenoidal and grating, his manner unnatural and studied. Unconsidered Trifles: Found Comedy in the Age of Social Media Tom […]

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    inflammation of the tissue. adenoiditis ad·e·noid·i·tis (ād’n-oi-dī’tĭs) n. Inflammation of the adenoids.


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