1) Infection of the adenoids 
Adenoiditis is the inflammation of the adenoid tissue, usually caused by an infection. Adenoiditis is treated using medication (antibiotics and/or steroids) or surgical intervention. Adenoiditis may present with cold like symptoms. However, adenoiditis symptoms often persist for ten or more days, and often include pus like discharge from nose. The...
(from the article `childhood disease and disorder`) Enlargement of the adenoids (lymphoid tissue in the nasal part of the pharynx) as a result of recurrent infection can result in mouth breathing and a ...
<pathology> Infection of the adenoids. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(ad″ә-noid-i´tis) inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids).
Type: Term Pronunciation: ad′ĕ-noy-dī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of adenoid tissue caused by viral and bacterial infection and allergy.
Adenoiditis: Infection of the adenoids.
adenoiditis Inflammation of the adenoid tissue of the nasopharynx.
inflammation of the adenoid tissue.