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uvu·lopalatopha·ryn·go·plas·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. palatopharyngoplasty, PPP, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, UPPPnoun

    surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea)

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  1. uvulopalatopharyngoplastynoun

    A surgical procedure used to remove tissue in the throat.

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  1. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

    Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgical procedure used to remove or remodel tissue in the throat with the aim of widening the airway to allow easier breathing. This procedure is usually performed to treat sleep disorders such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. It involves the removal or reduction of parts such as the uvula, soft palate, tonsils, and parts of the pharynx.

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  1. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

    Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgical procedure or sleep surgery used to remove tissue in the throat. It involves the removal of tissues which may or may not include: ⁕The uvula ⁕The soft palate. ⁕The tonsils ⁕The adenoids, and ⁕The pharynx.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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