Definitions for adenoidectomy
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1. adenoidectomynoun

   surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy

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1. adenoidectomynoun

   Surgical removal of the adenoids, or of adenoid growths in the nasopharynx; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy.

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1. Adenoidectomy

   Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoid for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches. The effectiveness of removing the adenoids in children to improve recurrent nasal symptoms and/or nasal obstruction has not been well studied. The surgery is less commonly performed in adults in whom the adenoid is much smaller and less active than it is in children. It is most often done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Post-operative pain is generally minimal and reduced by icy or cold foods. The procedure is often combined with tonsillectomy (this combination is usually called an "adenotonsillectomy" or "T&A"), for which the recovery time is an estimated 10-14 days, sometimes longer, mostly dependent on age. Adenoidectomy is not often performed under one year of age as adenoid function is part of the body's immune system but its contribution to this decreases progressively beyond this age.

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1. adenoidectomy

   An adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adenoids - small lumps of tissue located at the back of the throat, above the tonsils, that help to fight infection in young children. This procedure is commonly performed when the adenoids cause problems, such as recurring ear or sinus infections, difficulties in breathing, or sleep apnea.

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1. Adenoidectomy

   Adenoidectomy is surgical removal of the adenoids for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches. The surgery is less commonly performed in adults in whom adenoids are considered vestigial and purposeless. It is most often done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Post-operative pain is generally minimal and reduced by icy or cold foods. The procedure can be combined with tonsillectomy if indicated and recovery time can range from several hours to two or three days. Adenoidectomy is not often performed under one year of age as adenoid function is part of the body's immune system but its contribution to this decreases progressively beyond this age.

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1. Adenoidectomy

   Excision of the adenoids. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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