Tonsillectomy

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Synonyms

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adenoidectomyappendectomyarteriectomycastrationcholecystectomycraniectomy

Example

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"A tonsillectomy is a very simple procedure."

Etymology

From tonsil + -ectomy.

Related phrases

palatine tonsils

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