Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• uvul-

  grapelike; the surface of the iris of the eye uvul-: a pendent, fleshy mass of tissue hanging from the soft palate above the root of the tongue

  Forms: uve

• palat

  roof of mouth

  Forms: palat

• pharyng

  pharynx, throat

  Forms: pharyng, pharynx

• -plasty

  to form, mold plasm-: of, relating to, or resembling plasma -plasm: material forming cells or tissue -plast: small particles of living matter; cell -plasty: act or process of forming, plastic surgery

  Forms: plas, plasm, plasm, plast, plasty, plasia