Synonyms of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Noun

1. palatopharyngoplasty, PPP, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, UPPP, operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

usage: surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea)