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, PPP, UPPP.
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Words linked to "Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty" : PPP, palatopharyngoplasty, surgical process, UPPP, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgery, operation |
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