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palatopharyngoplasty

/ˌpæl.ə.təʊ.fəˈrɪŋ.ɡə.plæs.ti/

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noun

/ˌpæl.ə.təʊ.fəˈrɪŋ.ɡə.plæs.ti/C2formalmedical
  • ruХирургическая процедура, включающая удаление избыточной ткани из нёба и ротоглотки для расширения дыхательных путей, в основном используемая для лечения сильного храпа и апноэ сна.

A surgical procedure involving the removal of excess tissue from the palate and oropharynx to enlarge the airway, primarily used to treat severe snoring and sleep apnea.

  1. Surgical procedure for snoringC2formalmedical

    A surgical procedure that removes excess tissue from the palate and pharynx to widen the airway, primarily used to treat severe snoring and sometimes sleep apnea.

    ruХирургическая процедура от храпа

    • The patient underwent a palatopharyngoplasty to alleviate his chronic snoring.
    • Doctors recommended palatopharyngoplasty after other treatments for sleep apnea failed.
    • Recovery from a palatopharyngoplasty can be painful and requires a soft diet.

    Synonymsuvulopalatopharyngoplasty

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  • palatopharyngoplasties plural form
  • palatopharyngoplasties' possessive plural form
  • palatopharyngoplasty's possessive singular form
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