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(surgery) A surgical operation that treats severe obstructive sleep apnea by enlarging the upper airway. Usually by removing or reshaping tissue from the uvula, soft palate, pharynx, and base of the tongue, reducing obstruction and improving airflow during sleep..
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Uvulopalatopharyngoglossoplasty means (surgery) A surgical operation that treats severe obstructive sleep apnea by enlarging the upper airway. Usually by removing or reshaping tissue from the uvula, soft palate, pharynx, and base of the tongue, reducing obstruction and improving airflow during sleep..
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