Tonsillectomy
Pronunciation: /ˌtɑːnsɪˈlɛktəˌmiː/
Tonsillectomy (noun)
- A medical operation to remove the tonsils, usually to treat repeated throat infections or breathing problems.
Examples
- A tonsillectomy removes throat glands that cause repeated infections.
- Doctors recommend a tonsillectomy when throat gland problems do not improve.