Uvulae: meaning, definitions and examples
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uvulae
[ หjuหv.jส.lษ ]
anatomy
The uvula is a small, fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat. It plays a role in speech and helps to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing.
Synonyms
palatine uvula, uvula
Examples of usage
- The uvula vibrates during speech, contributing to sound production.
- A swollen uvula can cause difficulty in swallowing.
- Some people have a longer uvula, which can affect their snoring.
Translations
Translations of the word "uvulae" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รบvula
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคตเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Uvula
๐ฎ๐ฉ uvula
๐บ๐ฆ ัะทะธัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ jฤzyczek
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฃ่ๅ
๐ซ๐ท uvule
๐ช๐ธ รบvula
๐น๐ท uvula
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชฉ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุงุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤรญลพek
๐ธ๐ฐ jazรฝฤek
๐จ๐ณ ๆฌ้ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ uvula
๐ฎ๐ธ kirtill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑัาัะฝัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแฃแ แขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uvula
๐ฒ๐ฝ รบvula
Etymology
The word 'uvula' originates from the Latin word 'uvula', meaning 'little grape'. This is an apt description, as the uvula's shape resembles that of a grape. The term entered medical terminology in the early 16th century, as the study of anatomy became more refined and detailed. The understanding of the uvula's function evolved over time, with initial thoughts focused primarily on its role in speech. Later research highlighted its importance in preventing food from entering the nasal cavity, thus emphasizing the uvula's dual roles in both speech production and swallowing. Its examination has continued to develop within modern medical discourse, expanding our knowledge of oral and throat anatomy.