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English > 1 sense of the word adenoidectomy:
NOUNactadenoidectomysurgical removal of the adenoids
English > adenoidectomy: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningSurgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy.
Broaderablation, extirpation, cutting out, excisionSurgical removal of a body part or tissue