What does "tonsillectomy" mean?

The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

Tonsillectomy

Common synonyms include: adenoidectomy, appendectomy, arteriectomy, castration, cholecystectomy, craniectomy.

noun

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Noun

1
The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.
2
surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy wordnet

"A tonsillectomy is a very simple procedure."

From tonsil + -ectomy.