LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is a registered trademark owned by ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) for the wireless data communications technology and a development of the GSM/UMTS standards. However, other nations and companies do play an active role in the LTE project.
Ear, Nose and Throat. Having your tonsils removed is a surgical procedure called a tonsillectomy. Reasons you may need to have your tonsils removed include: frequent infections (episodes of tonsillitis, usually 7 or more in 1 year), difficulty breathing or swallowing, sleep apnea, or any growths on the tonsils.
Overview & Description. Tonsillectomy is the removal of the palatine or lingual tonsils at the back of the throat. The tonsils, along with the adenoids, are part of the system that captures germs entering the body and triggers an immune response to an infection.he lingual tonsils are areas of tonsil tissue at the back of the tongue. They may be removed for one of several reasons, including: 1  recurrent or chronic tonsillitis. 2  enlargement of the tonsils that causes sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that occurs during sleep.