Associations to the word «Tonsillectomy»

Wiktionary

TONSILLECTOMY, noun. (surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

Dictionary definition

TONSILLECTOMY, noun. Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley