palatopharyngoplasty (n)
PPP (n)
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (n)
UPPP (n)

n00689729

type n
lex_filenum 04
def surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway
def intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea)
Outgoing links
Hypernym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
Incoming links
Hyponym operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

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