uvula
úvula
definition
noun
The patient's tongue, soft palate, and uvula were burned.
a fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat.
translation of 'uvula'
noun
úvula,
galillo
example
The patient's tongue, soft palate, and 'uvula' were burned.
In some people, the tongue and the 'uvula' at the back of the throat block airflow to the lungs during sleep.
The surgery, in which the 'uvula' and soft palate are resectioned, requires a two-day hospital stay and two weeks of recovery time.
The tissues at the back of the throat may be bulky or the 'uvula' be too long.
A laser device is used to remove the 'uvula' and part of the soft palate.
The 'uvula' of the bladder may be considered as forming the anterior boundary of the trigone.
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