Tonsillectomy

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Noun

The word "tonsillectomy" can be used as a noun.

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

ablation cutting out excision extirpation

Type Of (IsA)

ablation intelligent agent activity surgical removal surgical treatment

Related Terms

adenoidectomy palatine tonsils tonsil

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