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uvula

/ˈjuːvələ/ noun · British & US
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What does uvula mean?

noun

A small, hanging structure at the back of the throat, consisting of a small piece of tissue that hangs down from the soft palate. It is involved in the production of certain sounds in speech.

Example

"The uvula is a small but important part of the human vocal tract."

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