adenoidectomy

[ ad-n-oi-dek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, plural ad·e·noid·ec·to·mies.

1. Surgery. surgical removal of the adenoids.

adenoidectomy

/ ˌædɪnɔɪˈdɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of the adenoids

Word History and Origins

Origin of adenoidectomy¹

First recorded in 1905–10; adenoid + -ectomy

Example Sentences

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are actually mainstay treatments for children with sleep apnea—generally not for adults.

From Scientific American

In those children, a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy can provide dramatic improvements in daytime alertness and behavior.

From New York Times

Palatal stiffening procedures involve palate implants, chemical injections or radio-frequency treatments, all done as office procedures. Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids, is usually done as an outpatient surgery under general anesthesia.

From US News

Bennett, the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft, underwent successful tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, the team said.

From Washington Times

The 13 year-old was declared brain dead on December 12, three days after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy to treat her sleep apnea resulted in “heavy bleeding, cardiac arrest and whole brain death.”

From Salon