Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
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A 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.
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Obstructive sleep apneaA disorder marked by heavy snoring and interrupted breathing during sleep. It increases the risk of developing high blood pressure and having a stroke and is more common in people…
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Sleep apneaTemporary pause in breathing during sleep, lasting at least 10 seconds and associated with a fall in blood oxygen or arousal from sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by an…
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PalateThe tissues that make up the roof of the mouth.
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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.