Adenoidectomy
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noun.
Surgical removal of the
adenoids
, or of
adenoid
growths in the
nasopharynx
; commonly performed along with
tonsillectomy
.
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noun.
surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
Word Usage
"Tonsillectomy is completed at the same time as an adenoidectomy, which is the removal of the adenoid glands."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
ablation
cutting out
excision
extirpation