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Tonsillectomy
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TonsillectomyA procedure to remove the tonsils.
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Tonsils
Organs at the back of the throat that help the body fight off viral and bacterial infections; part of the immune system. No longer routinely removed when they become infected.
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Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils.
Tonsils
Organs at the back of the throat that help the body fight off viral and bacterial infections; part of the immune system. No longer routinely removed when they become infected.
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Temporal
Having to do with the side of the head.
Temporomandibular joint
TMJ. The joint between the lower jaw and the side of the head, located just in front of the ear.
Teratogen
An agent that causes physical defects in a developing embryo.
Tetany
A continuous muscle spasm.
Tongue
The muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth. Used to speak, chew, swallow and taste.
Tonsillectomy
Toxemia
The presence of toxic substances in the blood from bacteria or body cells.
Toxic
Poisonous.
Tracheostomy
A surgical incision in the trachea (the windpipe) through which a rigid tube is inserted to allow air to enter.
Triceps
A muscle of the arm used to extend the forearm.
Trichinosis
Infection with a roundworm caused by consumption of larvae in undercooked pork or other infected meat.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Tonsils
Organs at the back of the throat that help the body fight off viral and bacterial infections; part of the immune system. No longer routinely removed when they become infected.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils.
Tonsils
Organs at the back of the throat that help the body fight off viral and bacterial infections; part of the immune system. No longer routinely removed when they become infected.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Temporal
Having to do with the side of the head.
Temporomandibular joint
TMJ. The joint between the lower jaw and the side of the head, located just in front of the ear.
Teratogen
An agent that causes physical defects in a developing embryo.
Tetany
A continuous muscle spasm.
Tongue
The muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth. Used to speak, chew, swallow and taste.
Tonsillectomy
Toxemia
The presence of toxic substances in the blood from bacteria or body cells.
Toxic
Poisonous.
Tracheostomy
A surgical incision in the trachea (the windpipe) through which a rigid tube is inserted to allow air to enter.
Triceps
A muscle of the arm used to extend the forearm.
Trichinosis
Infection with a roundworm caused by consumption of larvae in undercooked pork or other infected meat.
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