| tonsilotome | <surgery> An instrument for removing the tonsils. Origin: Tonsil + Gr. To cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| tonsilotomy | <surgery> The operation of removing the tonsil, or a portion thereof. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| tonsils | A collection of lymphoid tissue covered by mucous membranes located in several different areas on either side of the throat. (27 Sep 1997) |