1) Ablation 2) Cutting out 3) Excision 4) Extirpation 5) Surgical removal procedure
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Tonsillectomy is a 3,000-year-old surgical procedure in which, traditionally, each tonsil is removed from a recess in the side of the pharynx called the tonsillar fossa. The procedure is performed in response to repeated occurrence of acute tonsillitis, sleep surgery for obstructive sleep apnea, nasal airway obstruction, diphtheria carrier state, ...
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(from the article `tonsil`) ...in the respiratory and digestive tracts by producing antibodies that help kill infective agents. Frequently, however, the tonsils themselves ... ...of the eustachian tubes (the passages extending from the nasal pharynx to the middle ear) and thus to middle-ear infections. Surgical removal, ... [2 relate...
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<procedure, surgery> The surgical removal of the tonsils. Indications include airway obstruction or recurrent tonsillitis. Complete recovery is in two weeks. Adults have a significantly longer period of recovery and a much higher complication rate than children. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(ton″sĭ-lek´tә-me) surgical removal of the tonsils, done in treatment of chronic infection of the tonsils, obstructive sleep apnea, suppurative otitis media, or hearing loss associated with otitis media.
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The surgical removal of a tonsil.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ton′si-lek′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Removal of the entire tonsil.
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Our Tonsillectomy Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy: The surgical removal of both tonsils. A tonsillectomy may be performed in cases of recurrent tonsillitis, or treat sleep apnea and some speech disorders. Common Misspellings: tonsilectomy
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n] - surgical removal of the palatine tonsils
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tonsillectomy (misspelled as tonsilectomy) The surgical removal of both tonsils. A tonsillectomy may be performed in cases of recurrent tonsillitis, or to treat sleep apnea, and some speech disorders. The tonsils help protect against infections; however, children with large tonsils may have frequent sore throats and ear infections, or have n...
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surgical removal of the tonsils, usually to treat tonsillitis
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noun surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
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