Adenoidism

/ˌædənɔɪˈdɪzəm/ noun

A condition characterized by enlarged or abnormal adenoids that cause symptoms like breathing problems, snoring, or nasal obstruction.

From adenoid (Greek adeno- 'gland' + -oid 'resembling') + -ism (denoting a condition or disease state). Emerged as medical terminology in the late 19th century.

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