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adenoidectomy

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adenoidectomy [ˌædɪnɔɪˈdɛktəmɪ]
n pl -mies
(Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of the adenoids
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Noun1.adenoidectomy - surgical removal of the adenoidsadenoidectomy - surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue
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