Which term means "surgical removal of adenoids"?
a. adenoidotomy
b. adenoiditis
c. adenoidopexy
d. adenoidectomy
d
Explanation:
a. adenoidotomy: means "incision of adenoids"
b. adenoiditis: means "inflammation of adenoids"
c. adenoidopexy: means "surgical fixation of adenoids"
d. adenoidectomy: correct
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