palatine uvula

noun

The uvula in the mouth (as distinguished from uvulae elsewhere in the body).

Meanings

nounpalatine uvula (plural palatine uvulas or palatine uvulae)

plural palatine uvulas · plural palatine uvulae

  1. anatomyThe uvula in the mouth (as distinguished from uvulae elsewhere in the body).
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Chicago

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