adenoids

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The most common procedures are the insertion of grommets in the ears, removal of tonsils and adenoids, and orthopaedic surgery.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2024

In children, the culprit is frequently obstructions from the adenoids or tonsils, and the solution can be as simple as an operation.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2021

He had his tonsils and adenoids removed when he was 6, which made his hospital stays less frequent and enabled him to play sports.

From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2019

If she didn’t improve, her tonsils, adenoids and colon were next in line.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2014

His voice was slightly nasal, perhaps because he needed to have his tonsils and adenoids removed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady