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English
Etymology
tonsil + -ectomy
Pronunciation
Noun
tonsillectomy (plural tonsillectomies)
- (surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.
Translations
surgical removal of tonsils
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