Definition of Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy:The surgical removal of both tonsils. This procedure is sometimes performed together with the removal of the adenoid, known as an adenoidectomy.Recurrentinfections or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)insleep-disordered children are among the reasons that a tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy may be performed.

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