uvula in Finnish
uvula in Finnish is kitakieleke, pikkukieli — uvula means the small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
uvula in Finnish
kitakieleke
(anatomy) Ellipsis of palatine uvula, the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
pikkukieli
(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 Finnish?
"uvula" in Finnish is kitakieleke, pikkukieli. uvula means: The small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
How do you use "uvula" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor pointed out that her uvula was swollen." In Finnish, "uvula" is kitakieleke, pikkukieli.
Are there other ways to say "uvula" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "uvula": kitakieleke, pikkukieli.
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