# pharyngotomy

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
From pharynx + -tomy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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