About The Word Pharyngotomy
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Pharyngotomy
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What's The Definition Of Pharyngotomy?Synonyms | Synonyms for Pharyngotomy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Pharyngotomy: See Also | Pharyngotomy In Webster's Dictionary \Phar`yn*got"o*my\, n. [Pharynx + Gr. ? to cut: cf.
F. pharyngotomie.] (Surg.)
(a) The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to
remove a tumor or anything that obstructs the passage.
(b) Scarification or incision of the tonsils.
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