palatopharyngoplasty

Noun
Synonyms: PPPuvulopalatopharyngoplastyUPPP

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Noun (1)

  1. 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: PPPuvulopalatopharyngoplastyUPPPType of operation, surgery
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