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

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palatine uvula

Source Word

palatine uvula

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

Japanese Meaning

口蓋垂（口内にある、他の場所の垂状組織との区別に用いられる垂れ下がった組織）

The surgeon carefully examined the palatine uvula before completing the tonsillectomy.

外科医は扁桃摘出術を終える前に口蓋垂を慎重に調べた。

Sense（1）

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

palatine uvulas

（ plural ）

palatine uvulae

（ plural ）