adenotomy
noun
ad·e·not·o·my
ˌad-ᵊn-ˈät-ə-mē 
plural adenotomies
: the operation of dissecting, incising, or removing a gland and especially the adenoids
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“Adenotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/adenotomy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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