Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA surgical procedure used to remove tissue in the throat in order to widen the airway of the patient, typically carried out as treatment for sleep apnea.

Synonyms

uvulopalatopharyngoglossoplasty uvulopalatoplasty velopharyngoplasty pharyngoplasty palatoplasty uvulotomy uvulatomy staphyloplasty pharyngotomy laryngoplasty uvulectomy uvulatome

🔗 Find words with "uvulopalatopharyngoplasty" in A2Z Word Finder

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.