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uvula

/ˈjuːvjʊlə/

/ˈjuːvjələ/

Translations

uvulaadjective

/ˈjuːvjʊlə/

/ˈjuːvjələ/

Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "uvula edema")

uvulanoun

uvulas

/ˈjuːvjʊlə/

/ˈjuːvjələ/

The doctor examined my throat and noticed that my uvula was swollen.

Доктор осмотрел мое горло и заметил, что мой язычок был опухшим.

Additional translations

небный язычок

Synonyms

palatine uvula

uvula palatina

soft-palate appendage

dangly bit (informal)

uvulaadjective

Relating to, situated at, or affecting the uvula.

Uvula swelling can interfere with breathing.

uvulanoun

A small, fleshy, conical projection hanging from the middle of the soft palate at the back of the throat.

The doctor examined her throat and noticed that her uvula was slightly swollen.