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tonsillectomy

/tɑnˈsɪlɛktəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does tonsillectomy mean?

noun

A surgical operation to remove one or both tonsils, usually performed to treat recurrent tonsillitis or sleep disorders.

Example

"The doctor recommended a tonsillectomy to alleviate her chronic sore throats."

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