TONSILLECTOMY

tonsillectomy

(noun) surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tonsillectomy (plural tonsillectomies)

(surgery) The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

Source: Wiktionary



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ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; ā€œan estimable young professorā€; ā€œtrains ran with admirable precisionā€; ā€œhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā€


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