'Tonsilotomy' definitions:

Definition of 'Tonsilotomy'

From: GCIDE
  • Tonsilotomy \Ton`sil*ot"o*my\, n. (Surg.) The operation of removing the tonsils, or a portion thereof; -- called more commonly tonsillectomy. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'tonsilotomy'

From: GCIDE
  • Tonsillectomy \Ton`sil*lec"to*my\, n. (Surg.) The operation of removing the tonsils; -- formerly also called tonsilotomy. [1913 Webster]