tonsillectomy

(noun)

The surgical removal of the tonsils, especially the palatine tonsils. Frequently accompanied by an adenoidectomy.

Related Terms

  • tonsils
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • tonsillitis

Examples of tonsillectomy in the following topics:

  • Tonsillectomy

    • A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed from either side of the throat.
    • A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed from either side of the throat.
    • Tonsillectomy remains one of the most common surgical procedures in children in the United States.
    • Most tonsillectomies are performed on children, although many are also performed on teenagers and adults.
    • The generally accepted procedure for tonsillectomy involves separating and removing the tonsils from the subcapsular plane – a fascia of tissue that surrounds the tonsils.
  • Tonsils

    •  Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) is a common procedure to treat swollen and infected lymph nodes (tonsillitis).
    • Epidemiological studies show no significant change in immune system function in those that have a tonsillectomy, but minor increases in helper T cell levels and minor decreases in IgA levels (an antibody produced by B cells) were observed.
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