tonsillectomy

     

A tonsillectomy is a surgical proceure in which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time.

Trivia about tonsillectomy

  • In medicine, T&A isn't so sexy; it stands for this operation "& adenoidectomy"
  • It's the common operation to remove 2 small oval masses of tissue at the back of the mouth
  • A November 2006 issue reported a higher risk of recurrent strep throat in kids who haven't had this operation
  • In medical speak, "T & A" is this operation "& adenoidectomy"; keep it medical, folks!

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