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Meaning of
uvula
in English
uvula
us
//juːˈvuːlə//
uk
//juːˈvuːlə//
#uncommon
Plural
uvulae
Definitions
Noun
fleshy
palate
appendage
;
closes
nasopharynx
The
uvula
is
a
small
,
movable
piece
of
tissue
at
the
back
of
the
throat
.
prostate-caused
bladder
elevation
During
swallowing
,
the
uvula
helps
to
separate
the
nasal
cavity
from
the
oral
cavity
.
mucous
membrane
protrusion
The
uvula
is
a
mucous
membrane
protrusion
located
at
the
back
of
the
throat
.
soft
palate
extension
;
aids
swallowing
The
uvula
plays
a
crucial
role
in
preventing
food
from
entering
the
nasal
cavity
.