Ent Procedures

noun a surgical procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum

• The patient underwent septoplasty to correct a deviated septum.
• My friend had septoplasty surgery to help with his breathing.
• I heard Sarah got a nose job, but it was actually a septoplasty.
• The company's restructuring can be seen as a septoplasty, aiming to improve efficiency and productivity.

noun a mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper part of the throat behind the nose, often obstructing breathing through the nasal passages

• The doctor recommended removing the adenoid to improve the patient's breathing.
• I heard that getting your adenoids removed can help with snoring.
• My friend said her adenoid surgery was a breeze.
• His adenoid-like behavior was annoying, always sniffling and congested.