| adenoid |
(usually plural) a mass of tissue that grows behind the nose in the upper part of the throat. When swollen, the adenoids can make breathing difficult. |
| cardinal |
a North American songbird with a crest of feathers on its head. Male cardinals have bright red feathers and a black face and throat. [1/3 definitions] |
| chickadee |
a small North American bird with a gray body and black head and throat. |
| common cold |
a common sickness that causes sneezing, sore throat, coughing, and a stuffy nose; cold. |
| cough drop |
a medication in the form of a small piece of hard candy, used for soothing a cough or sore throat. |
| gargle |
to tip the head back and breathe out through a liquid held at the back of the throat. [1/2 definitions] |
| laryngitis |
an inflammation of the part of the throat called the larynx. A person with laryngitis might not be able to speak louder than a whisper. |
| lozenge |
a small piece of hard candy that contains medicine. A lozenge is held in the mouth and sucked to ease a sore throat or cough. |
| mucus |
a slimy, slightly sticky material that coats and protects certain parts of the body, such as the inside of the nose and throat. |
| necktie |
a strip of cloth worn around the neck, usually by men. A necktie is tucked under the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. |
| strep throat |
an infection of the throat caused by a certain type of bacteria called "streptococcal bacteria." A person with strep throat will usually have a sore throat, painful swallowing, and a fever. Strep throat can be serious. |
| thirst |
a dry feeling in the mouth or throat that is caused by the need or desire to drink. [1/4 definitions] |
| throat |
the narrow passage inside the neck. Food and air pass through the throat to the stomach and lungs. [1/2 definitions] |
| tonsil |
either of two spongy parts which hang in the throat near the back of the tongue. |
| windpipe |
the tube that carries air between the throat and the lungs in humans and certain animals; trachea. |