uvula in Japanese
uvula in Japanese is 口蓋垂, のどちんこ, 懸壅垂 — uvula means the small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down at the back of the soft palate in the mouth.
uvula in Japanese
口蓋垂
Pronounced: kōgaisui
(anatomy) Ellipsis of palatine uvula, the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
のどちんこ
Pronounced: nodochinko
(anatomy) Ellipsis of palatine uvula, the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
懸壅垂
Pronounced: ken'yōsui
(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 Japanese?
"uvula" in Japanese is 口蓋垂, のどちんこ, 懸壅垂. 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 口蓋垂?
"uvula" in Japanese is 口蓋垂, pronounced "kōgaisui".
How do you use "uvula" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor pointed out that her uvula was swollen." In Japanese, "uvula" is 口蓋垂, のどちんこ, 懸壅垂.
Are there other ways to say "uvula" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "uvula": 口蓋垂, のどちんこ, 懸壅垂.
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