Uvula
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A small, fleshy flap of tissue that hangs from the back of the throat over the root of the tongue.
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TissueA group of cells that are specialized to do a certain job and are joined together to form a body structure, such as muscle or kidney.
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RootThe portion of the tooth below the gum line.
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Laser assisted uvula palatoplastyA surgical procedure to ease snoring by removing or reshaping some of the tissues in the mouth (usually the uvula and soft palate) that vibrate and cause the noise of snoring.
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UvulopalatopharyngoplastyA surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that involves removing the uvula, the tonsils, and a rim of loose tissue at the back of the soft palate.