noun
- plural form of uvula; the small fleshy projections hanging from the back of the soft palate
Usage: anatomical term
Examples
- The doctor examined both patients’ uvulae during the throat inspection.
- Swollen uvulae can cause difficulty swallowing.
- The ENT specialist noted that the uvulae appeared normal in size.
- Some people are born with bifid uvulae, where the structure is split.
- The uvulae vibrate during snoring in some individuals.