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Glands in a nose did conk out (8)

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I believe the answer is:

adenoids

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'glands' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both body parts as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'a nose did conk out' is the wordplay.
'a nose did' can be anagrammed to 'ADENOIDS'.
Though, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'in' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for adenoids that I've seen before include "Glandular tissue at back of nose" , "Lymph tissue towards back of throat" , "Enlarged spongy tissue between back of nose and throat" , "Enlarged spongy tissues between back of nose and throat" , "Tissues between back o fnose and throat, sometimes hinder breathing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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