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adenoids
Masses of lymphatic tissue in the upper part of the pharynx (throat) behind the nose. Adenoids form part of a child's defenses against disease. They normally disappear by the age of ten. When infected, the adenoids become swollen, and may need to be removed surgically. See also lymphatic system.
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