Meaning of the word uvula in English
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uvula
US /ˈjuː.vjə.lə/
UK /ˈjuː.vjə.lə/
Noun
1.
a fleshy, pendulous part at the back of the soft palate.
Example:
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The doctor examined the patient's throat, including the uvula.
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When you swallow, the uvula moves to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity.
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