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uvulopalatopharyngoplasty meaning and definition
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Definition of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (noun)
- 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
Source: Princeton University Wordnet