adenoidectomy

American

[ad-n-oi-dek-tuh-mee] / ˌæd n ɔɪˈdɛk tə mi /

noun

plural

adenoidectomies

Surgery. surgical removal of the adenoids.

adenoidectomy British

/ ˌædɪnɔɪˈdɛktəmɪ /

noun

surgical removal of the adenoids

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Etymology

Origin of adenoidectomy

First recorded in 1905–10; adenoid + -ectomy

Example Sentences

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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are actually mainstay treatments for children with sleep apnea—generally not for adults.

From Scientific American • Jun. 29, 2023

I was 7 and had just woken up from adenoidectomy surgery to see a family friend through the anesthesia haze.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2015

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