English noun: palatopharyngoplasty | |||
1. | palatopharyngoplasty (act) 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 | PPP, UPPP, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty | ||
Broader (hypernym) | operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process | ||