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Meaning of uvula
uvula (n)
a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
uvula (n.)
The pendent fleshy lobe in the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate.
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a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palateThe pendent fleshy lobe in the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate.
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The uvula is a fleshy, dangling projection at the back of the throat that helps prevent food and drink from entering the nose.
During swallowing, the uvula elevates to close off the nasopharynx, preventing regurgitation.
A long uvula can cause a "tickling" sensation in the throat, leading to coughing or gagging.
The uvula is richly supplied with blood vessels, making it susceptible to inflammation and swelling.
