tonsillotome
|ton-sil-lo-tome|
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/tɑnˈsɪl.əˌtoʊm/
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/tɒnˈsɪl.ə.təʊm/
instrument for cutting tonsils
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tonsillotome' originates from French, specifically the word 'tonsillotome,' where 'tonsille' meant 'tonsil' and '-tome' meant 'cutting instrument.'
Historical Evolution
'tonsillotome' was borrowed directly from the French word 'tonsillotome' and became the modern English word 'tonsillotome.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for cutting tonsils,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical instrument used to remove the tonsils.
The surgeon used a tonsillotome during the procedure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/04 05:44