English Explanatory Dictionary

adenotonsillectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical removal of the adenoids and tonsils, combination of adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy

Word forms

adenotonsillectomy adenotonsillectomies

Etymology

From adeno- + tonsil + -ectomy.

Related words

adenotonsillectomize
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