| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| uvula | (noun) a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate | - |
| uvular | (adjective) of or relating to or associated with the uvula | - |
| uvulitis | (noun) inflammation of the uvula | - |
| uvulopalatopharyngoplasty | (noun) surgical resection of unnecessary palatal and oropharyngeal tissue to open the airway; intended to cure extreme cases of snoring (with or without sleep apnea) | Synonyms: palatopharyngoplasty, PPP, UPPP |