English dictionary: words starting with ade

noun

A compound which is one of the four constituent bases of nucleic acids. a purine derivative, it is paired with thymine in double-stranded dna.

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There are four types of nucleotides in dna, each containing one of four bases - adenine, guanine, c…

noun

Inflammation or reactive hyperplasia of one or more lymph nodes; an instance of this. in later use also: inflammation of a gland.

noun

A malignant tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.

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Clinically, 90% of pancreatic tumours are malignant ductal adenocarcinomas, and most of this articl…

noun

A malignant tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.

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Clinically, 90% of pancreatic tumours are malignant ductal adenocarcinomas, and most of this articl…

noun

The anterior part of the hypophysis (pituitary gland), which secretes hormones having a trophic effect on other glands of the endocrine system; the anterior pituitary.

noun

A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children.

adjective

Relating to the adenoid

Usage examples:

The child was recovering from adenoid surgery., nasal intubation may cause dislodgment of adenoid t…

adjective

Relating to or seeming to come from the adenoids (= the flesh between the back of the nose and the throat)

Usage examples:

He sings in a slightly adenoidal voice., i was woken up by fran's adenoidal snoring.

noun

Surgical removal of (enlarged) adenoids; an instance of this.

noun

Surgical removal of (enlarged) adenoids; an instance of this.

plural noun

A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children.

Usage examples:

Close to the front opening of the eustachian tubes are masses of tissue called adenoids.

noun

A mass of tissue high up in the throat behind the nose that is part of the body's lymphatic system, especially when this mass has become too big and causes problems with the ears or with breathing or speaking

Usage examples:

Adenoids are sometimes removed surgically to treat chronic ear infections or difficulty breathing.,…

adjective

Relating to the adenoid

Usage examples:

The child was recovering from adenoid surgery., nasal intubation may cause dislodgment of adenoid t…

noun

A benign tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.

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It is currently believed that most colorectal carcinomas start as benign adenomas that undergo mali…

noun

A benign tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.

Usage examples:

It is currently believed that most colorectal carcinomas start as benign adenomas that undergo mali…

noun

A benign tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.

Usage examples:

It is currently believed that most colorectal carcinomas start as benign adenomas that undergo mali…

noun

Tumours that are formed by an unusual increase in thyroid tissue. they are benign (= not likely to cause death).

noun

Any of a group of dna viruses first discovered in adenoid tissue, most of which cause respiratory diseases.

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Retroviruses, adenoviruses, and lentiviruses have all been used as vehicles for rna interference co…

adjective

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Usage examples:

She is adept at cutting through red tape

noun

A person who is skilled or proficient at something.

Usage examples:

He is an adept at imitation

adverb

In a skilful way that shows natural ability

Usage examples:

King and his staff managed the negotiations adeptly., he adeptly turned the question around to me.

noun

The state or quality of being adequate.

Usage examples:

The adequacy of testing procedures

adjective

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Usage examples:

This office is perfectly adequate for my needs

adverb

To a satisfactory or acceptable extent.

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The resources required to prepare adequately will be extensive