adenoids

Example Sentences

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He had been on a waiting list to have his adenoids removed, along with his enlarged tonsils, in a bid to prevent more incidents.

From BBC

He had his tonsils and adenoids removed when he was 6, which made his hospital stays less frequent and enabled him to play sports.

From Washington Post

"There are problems in children's nasal passages that can cause blockages," such as adenoids or a simple blocked nose.

From BBC

New research has also shed light on the value of our tonsils and adenoids.

From Scientific American

Doctors removed his adenoids, the hospital says, and then his tonsils.

From Reuters