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Uvula - Wikipedia
The uvula ( pl. : uvulas or uvulae), also known as the palatine uvula or staphyle, is a conic projection from the back edge of the middle of the soft palate. en.wikipedia.org
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Uvula: Anatomy, Function & Definition - Cleveland Clinic
Your uvula is the little fleshy hanging ball in the back of your throat. As part of your soft palate, it helps prevent food and liquid from going up your nose ... my.clevelandclinic.org
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Definition of uvula - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
The soft flap of tissue that hangs down at the back of the mouth (at the edge of the soft palate). Also called palatine uvula. www.cancer.gov
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‖ uvula (ˈjuːvjʊlə) Forms: 5–7 vuula, 6 uuula, 6–7 vvula, 7– uvula; 6 euuela, uuila, vuola, vuala. [a. med.L. ūvula (whence Sp. and Pg. uvula, It. uvola, ugola, OF. uvule, uvele, huvele uvule), dim. of L. ūva uva.] 1. Anat. The conical fleshy prolongation hanging from the middle of the pendent margi... Oxford English Dictionary
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What Does Your Uvula Do? | Capital ENT and Sinus Center
The palatine uvula, otherwise known as the uvula, is the teardrop-shaped piece of soft tissue that hangs down from the roof of your mouth. www.capitalent.com
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What Is the Purpose of Your Uvula? - WebMD
Your uvula is made of connective tissue, glands, and small muscle fibers. It secretes large amounts of saliva that keep your throat moist and lubricated. www.webmd.com
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Uvula - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The uvula is defined as a small, fleshy extension at the back of the throat, lined by stratified squamous epithelium and containing mucous salivary gland ... www.sciencedirect.com
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The Role Of The Uvula | Colgate®
What Does the Uvula Do? · It stops food and liquid from entering your nasal cavity as it and the soft palate move upward when you swallow · It helps in your ... www.colgate.com
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Uvula - MyHealth Alberta
The uvula is the small finger-shaped piece of tissue that hangs down from the soft palate in the back of the throat. It can usually be seen when a person opens ... myhealth.alberta.ca
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What is the Uvula? - YouTube
If you suffer from any nasal or breathing issues, book an appointment with us today so we can get you back to breathing better. www.youtube.com
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The riddle of the uvula - PubMed
The uvula is a highly sophisticated structure, capable of producing a large quantity of fluid saliva that can be excreted in a short time. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Swollen Uvula: Causes and Treatment for Uvulitis - Healthline
Apr 24, 2023Trauma. Trauma to your uvula can be caused by a medical condition or surgical procedure. Frequent vomiting or acid reflux from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause your throat and ...
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Swollen Uvula (Uvulitis): Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Severe snoring or obstructive sleep apnea is often associated with a swollen or sore uvula. (Snoring can be a cause or a symptom of uvulitis.) Certain medications. Some drug side effects can cause your uvula to swell. Dehydration. Poor hydration can be a factor for uvulitis. In fact, some people have reported a swollen uvula after alcohol ...
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uvula
uvula/ˈju:vjulə; `juvjələ/ n(pl 复数作 ~s or, in scientific use, 科技用语复数作 -lae / -li:; -ˌli/) (anatomy 解) small piece of flesh that hangs from the back of the roof of the mouth above the throat 悬雍垂; 小舌. =>illus at throat 见 throat 插图. 牛津英汉双解词典
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The Palate - Hard Palate - Soft Palate - Uvula - TeachMeAnatomy
Jan 8, 2024The palate (also known as the 'roof of the mouth'), forms a division between the nasal and oral cavities.It is separated into two distinct parts: Hard palate - comprised of bone. It is immobile. Soft palate - comprised of muscle fibres covered by a mucous membrane.. It can be elevated to close the pharyngeal isthmus during swallowing - this prevents the food bolus from entering the ...
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