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pharyngotomy

The correct spelling is pharyngotomy.

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noun

Say it like: Far-yng-oto-mee

The correct spelling is pharyngotomy. The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumour or anything that obstructs the passage.

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noun

  1. 1.The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumour or anything that obstructs the passage.
  2. 2.Scarification or incision of the tonsils.

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