uvulopalatoplasty

English

Etymology

From uvulo- +‎ palato- +‎ -plasty.

Noun

uvulopalatoplasty (plural uvulopalatoplasties)

  1. The surgical removal, by laser, of all or part of the uvula, generally in order to prevent snoring.
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