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Definition of Pharyngotomy

1. n. The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumor or anything that obstructs the passage.

Definition of Pharyngotomy

1. Noun. (surgery) The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumour or anything that obstructs the passage. ¹

2. Noun. scarification or incision of the tonsils ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pharyngotomy

1. The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumour or anything that obstructs the passage. Scarification or incision of the tonsils. Origin: Pharynx + Gr. To cut: cf. F. Pharyngotomie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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