What type of surgery is performed to remove the tonsils?

• A. Rhinoplasty
• B. Abdominoplasty
• C. Tonsillectomy
• D. Appendectomy

Answer: (C)

Tonsillectomy is the surgical procedure specifically designed for the removal of the tonsils, which are lymphoid tissues located at the back of the throat. This procedure is commonly performed to treat conditions such as recurrent tonsillitis or obstructive sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils. The name "tonsillectomy" derives from "tonsil," referring to the tissue being removed, and "-ectomy," a suffix meaning removal or excision.

Rhinoplasty is focused on reshaping the nose, abdominoplasty involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen, and appendectomy pertains to the removal of the appendix. Each of these surgical procedures targets a different organ or area of the body, making tonsillectomy the only correct answer relating to the removal of the tonsils specifically.