adenotonsillectomy

English

Etymology

From adeno- +‎ tonsil +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

adenotonsillectomy (plural adenotonsillectomies)

  1. (surgery) The surgical removal of the adenoids and tonsils, combination of adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy

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