adenoids的词源

英文词源

adenoids

"A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children", Late 19th century: adenoid from Greek adēn 'gland' + -oid.

中文词源

adenoids：腺样增殖体

词根aden,腺。-oid, 类。

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