adenoidectomy

noun

ad·​e·​noid·​ec·​to·​my ˌad-ᵊn-ˌȯi-ˈdek-tə-mē How to pronounce adenoidectomy (audio)
plural adenoidectomies
: surgical removal of the adenoids

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“Adenoidectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/adenoidectomy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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