adenoids
Example Sentences
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She deserves a treat because she really helped us out last week when our little boy had his tonsils and adenoids out.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2023
In children, the culprit is frequently obstructions from the adenoids or tonsils, and the solution can be as simple as an operation.
From Salon • Oct. 12, 2021
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 • Jul. 23, 2019
If she didn’t improve, her tonsils, adenoids and colon were next in line.
From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2014
That was in 1924, and taking out a child’s adenoids, and often the tonsils as well, without any anaesthetic was common practice in those days.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
