noun
- plural of uvula; the small, fleshy projections that hang down from the soft palate at the back of the throat
Usage: anatomy
Examples
- The doctor examined both patients’ uvulas during the throat inspection.
- Swollen uvulas can cause difficulty swallowing.
- The anatomy textbook showed diagrams of healthy uvulas.
- Some people are born with bifid uvulas, which are split in two.
- The ENT specialist noted that the children’s uvulas appeared normal.
- Enlarged uvulas may contribute to snoring problems.