CEFR C1

tonsillotome

noun

Meaning

A surgical instrument used for excising the tonsils.

Examples

The surgeon selected a specific tonsillotome for the procedure.
A tonsillotome is designed to cut away tonsillar tissue efficiently.

Synonyms: tonsil knife, tonsillectome

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tonsillotome (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɒn.sɪl.əʊ.təʊm/

Definition

A surgical instrument used for excising the tonsils.

Examples

The surgeon selected a specific tonsillotome for the procedure.
A tonsillotome is designed to cut away tonsillar tissue efficiently.
Post-operative care instructions were given after the tonsillotome surgery.

How to Use tonsillotome

tonsillotome (noun): A surgical instrument. — "The tonsillotome was sterilized before use."

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