Tonsillectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tonsillectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.
Word Forms
- tonsillectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adeno, tonsilectomy, adenotonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, tonsillotomy, tonsilotomy.
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