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uvula [ˈjuːvjʊlə] N ANAT

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Depending on the cause of obstruction, surgery may focus on the soft palate, the uvula, tonsils, adenoids or the tongue. en.wikipedia.org

In this case, the uvula may be noticeably shortened. en.wikipedia.org

When cleft palate occurs, the uvula is usually split. en.wikipedia.org

The bifid uvula results from incomplete fusion of the palatine shelves but it is considered only a slight form of clefting. en.wikipedia.org

The palatine glands form a continuous layer on its posterior surface and around the uvula. en.wikipedia.org

It is pronounced somewhat like the voiceless velar stop, but with the middle of the tongue further back on the velum, against or near the uvula. en.wikipedia.org

The voiceless uvular fricative is similar to the voiceless velar fricative, except that it is articulated near the uvula. en.wikipedia.org

When producing nasal consonants (such as m, n, and ng), the uvula remains relaxed, thereby enabling the air to go through the nose. en.wikipedia.org

A medicinal tincture of kino was used as a gargle for the relaxation of the uvula; it contained kino, glycerin, alcohol, and water. en.wikipedia.org

It supplies the soft palate, tonsil, and uvula. en.wikipedia.org

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