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adenoidectomy Definition

ad·enoid·ec·tomy (ad′'n o̵id′ek′tə mē, ad′no̵i dek′-)

noun pl. -·mies

the surgical removal of the adenoids

Etymology: adenoid(s) + -ectomy

adenoidectomy Usage Examples

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  • follow: Following the adenoidectomy, the glue ear seemed to be clearing up after about a month.
  • undergo: Included studies were those reporting on people undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy, that were prospective, and had groups without concomitant illness.
  • have: Children under two years old are not recommended to have an adenoidectomy.