Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A surgical instrument for excising more or less of the tonsil.
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- noun Alternative form of
tonsilotome .
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Examples
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He displayed and described dozens of instruments from the day, including the tonsillotome, used for removing tonsils.
Messenger News 2009
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He displayed and described dozens of instruments from the day, including the tonsillotome, used for removing tonsils.
Messenger News 2009
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