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Definition of tonsillectomy

tonsillectomy

/ˌtɑːn.səˈlɛk.tə.mi/
ton · sil · lec · to · my
Plural:tonsillectomies
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Adjective:tonsillectomic
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tonsillectomy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A surgical procedure in which both palatine tonsils are completely removed from the back of the throat, typically performed to treat recurrent throat infections or obstructive sleep apnea.

Example

"The pediatrician recommended a tonsillectomy after the child suffered several severe bouts of strep throat within a single year."

• Rhymes for tonsillectomy

• Nearby Words

tonnage
tonne
tonsil
tonsillectomy
tonsillitis
tony
too

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a medical term combining Latin tonsillae ('tonsils') with the suffix -ectomy, derived from Ancient Greek ektomē ('a cutting out').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tonsillectomy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tonsillectomy
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