What is tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy?

Tonsil ;adenoidectom: Tonsillectomy ; adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of tonsils ; adenoids from oral pharynx and nasal pharynx respectively.

Adenotonsillectomy: The tonsils sit at the back of the mouth and the adenoids sit at the back of the nose in the throat. They are lymphoid tissue that have a minor role in the immune system. In situations of repeated infection or ongoing obstruction (causing breathing issues or sleep apnea), ENT surgeons may recommend removal of one or both of these. Adenoids tend to shrink away themselves by teenage years.