Tonsillectomy Definition

tonsillectomy
noun
  1. surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy

"Tonsillectomy" in song lyrics

See how tonsillectomy is used in real songs:

  • "strep throat tonsillectomy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "strep throat with tonsillectomy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "laser tonsillectomy"
    AOL — AOL

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