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Noun: adenoidectomy  ,a-du-noy'dek-tu-mee
  1. Surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
    "The child's recurrent ear infections improved after an adenoidectomy"

Derived forms: adenoidectomies

Type of: ablation, cutting out, excision, extirpation

Encyclopedia: Adenoidectomy