Pharyngotomy \Phar`yn*got"o*my\, n. [Pharynx + Gr. te`mnein to
cut: cf. F. pharyngotomie.] (Surg.)
(a) The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to
remove a tumor or anything that obstructs the passage.
(b) Scarification or incision of the tonsils.
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