Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Tonsillectome” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• tonsill

  small rounded mass of tissue, especially of lymphoid tissue; tonsil

  Forms: tonsill

• ec-

  out

  Forms: ec

• -tome

  to cut -tome: part, area, segment; cutting instrument -tomy: a cutting, especially a surgical incision or removal -ectomy: surgical removal

  Forms: tom