Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient underwent uvulopalatopharyngoplasty to alleviate his severe sleep apnea and reduce his loud snoring.
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a surgical procedure that can be effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea by removing excess tissue in the throat.
- After trying various other treatments, the doctor recommended uvulopalatopharyngoplasty to help the patient breathe more easily at night.
- The surgeon explained that uvulopalatopharyngoplasty would involve removing part of the patient's uvula and some of the soft tissue in the back of the throat.
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis, and most patients can return to their normal activities within a week or two after the procedure.