Definition of Tonsillectomy

1. Noun. Surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy.

Generic synonyms: Ablation, Cutting Out, Excision, Extirpation

Definition of Tonsillectomy

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Medical Definition of Tonsillectomy

1. The surgical removal of the tonsils. Indications include airway obstruction or recurrent tonsillitis. Complete recovery is in two weeks. Adults have a significantly longer period of recovery and a much higher complication rate than children. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tonsillectomy

tonsillar fossa
tonsillar fossulae
tonsillar herniation
tonsillar ring
tonsilla adenoidea
tonsilla adenoidea
tonsilla cerebelli
tonsilla intestinalis
tonsilla lingualis
tonsilla palatina
tonsilla pharyngealis
tonsilla pharyngealis
tonsilla tubaria
tonsillectomies
tonsillectomy (current term)
tonsillectomy (current term)
tonsillith
tonsillitis
tonsillitis
tonsillitises
tonsillo-
tonsillolingual sulcus
tonsillolith
tonsillopathy
tonsillotome
tonsillotomy
tonsilotome
tonsilotomy
tonsils
tonsils

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