An Adenoidectomy Is Removal of the Palatine Tonsils

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True/False

An adenoidectomy is removal of the palatine tonsils.

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Definitions:

Teratogen

An agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo.

Developing Fetus

A developing stage of human life in the womb, beginning at the end of the embryonic stage (approximately 8 weeks after conception) and continuing until birth.

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms following fertilization, during which the organism undergoes rapid cell division and differentiation.

Zygote's Inner Cells

Zygote's inner cells, part of the blastocyst, give rise to the embryo and ultimately the fetus, playing a crucial role in early human development.