Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Definition

yo͝ovyə-lō-pălə-tō-fə-rĭnggə-plăstē
noun
A surgical procedure for treating severe obstructive sleep apnea, in which the airway at the back of the throat is widened by the removal of excess soft tissue including the uvula, tonsils, and part of the soft palate.
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Synonyms:
  • uppp
  • ppp
  • palatopharyngoplasty

Other Word Forms of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Noun

Singular:
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Plural:
uvulopalatopharyngoplasties

Origin of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

  • uvul(a) palat(e) pharyngo– –plasty

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Sentence Examples

  • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) removes loose tissue in the palate and throat, opening the breathing passage.

  • Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) removes excess tissue that blocks the airway passage.

  • The surgical treatment for this excess of tissue is called uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP).

  • Doctors may perform an uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) to remove tissue from the back of the mouth and the top of the throat to improve airflow.

  • Some procedures, like uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) remove excess tissue from the throat and soft palate, while others fix structural problems that disrupt breathing during sleep.

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