Adenoid Removal
Alternate Names : Adenoidectomy, Removal of Adenoid Glands
DefinitionAdenoid removal, also called adenoidectomy, is the surgical removal of the adenoid glands from the area between the nasal airway and the back of the throat (nasopharynx). Adenoidectomy is frequently done in conjunction with surgical removal of tonsils (tonsillectomy).
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