uvula in Chinese
uvula in Chinese is 悬雍垂 — uvula means the small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
uvula in Chinese
悬雍垂
Pronounced: xuán yōng chuí
(anatomy) Ellipsis of palatine uvula, the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
What does "uvula" mean?
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noun The small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
"The doctor pointed out that her uvula was swollen."
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uvula in a sentence
- The doctor pointed out that her uvula was swollen.
- When you open your mouth wide, you can see your uvula at the back of your throat.
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What is "uvula" in Chinese?
"uvula" in Chinese is 悬雍垂. uvula means: The small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
How do you pronounce 悬雍垂?
"uvula" in Chinese is 悬雍垂, pronounced "xuán yōng chuí".
How do you use "uvula" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor pointed out that her uvula was swollen." In Chinese, "uvula" is 悬雍垂.
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