Surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea). Synonyms: palatopharyngoplasty, UPPP, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
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Words linked to "PPP" : surgical procedure, palatopharyngoplasty, UPPP, surgery, surgical operation, surgical process, operation |
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