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Palatopharyngoplasty.
Palatopharyngoplasty - as a noun
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 (Exact Relations)
pppupppuvulopalatopharyngoplastyExample Sentences
"The patient underwent palatopharyngoplasty to correct her snoring problem."
"After palatopharyngoplasty, the patient reported improved breathing at night."
"Recovery from palatopharyngoplasty may take several weeks."
"In some cases, palatopharyngoplasty may need to be combined with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty."
"The surgeon explained the risks and benefits of palatopharyngoplasty before the procedure."
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