The Patient Is Scheduled to Have His Tonsils Removed

question 19

Multiple Choice

The patient is scheduled to have his tonsils removed.The patient will sign a consent for a:

• A)tonsillestomy.
• B)tonsillotomy.
• C)tonsillostomy.
• D)tonsillectomy.

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Definitions:

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