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