Adenoidectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The adenoidectomy was scheduled for the following week, and the child was instructed to fast from midnight the night before.
- After the adenoidectomy, the patient was monitored for several hours to ensure there were no complications.
- The surgeon explained that the adenoidectomy would be performed under general anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
- The adenoidectomy was a routine procedure, but the doctor still took the time to answer all of the parent's questions.
- The adenoidectomy was often performed in conjunction with a tonsillectomy to alleviate recurring ear infections.