Engelsk substantiv: uvulopalatopharyngoplasty | |||
1. | uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (om handling) surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea) | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | palatopharyngoplasty, PPP, UPPP | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process | ||