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What exactly is Tonsillectomy? Our medical encyclopedia can get you started in your journey to learn more about this procedure. Continue your research by choosing one of the procedure sections to the left.

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Tonsillectomy Definition


Alternate Names for Tonsillectomy:
Surgical removal, tonsil

Definition

The tonsils are glands in the back of the throat. A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils.

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Tonsillectomy Results
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