Of course, one can use the Mala for any sacred prayer from any spiritual or religious tradition. The Mala, rosary or prayer beads would be best seen as inseparable from God, Buddha, or the Deity. It is not jewelry, and should not be considered as such.
adenoid adÂ·eÂ·noid (Äd'n-oid') n. A lymphoid tissue growth located at the back of the nose in the upper part of the throat that when swollen may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult. adenoids Hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsil resulting from chronic inflammation. adj.
The adenoids are located high in the throat behind the nose and soft palate (the roof of the mouth) and unlike the tonsils, are not easily visible through the mouth. A tonsillectomy and an adenoidectomy (commonly referred to as a T & A) are surgical procedures performed to remove the tonsils and adenoids.