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uvulas

/ˈjuːvjʊləz/ /ˈʌvjʊləz/

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noun

Úvula

The fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.

Examples :

"The doctor asked Timmy to open his mouth wide so she could check his uvulas for signs of swelling. "

La doctora le pidió a Timmy que abriera bien la boca para poder revisar sus úvulas en busca de signos de hinchazón.

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La ligera elevación en la membrana mucosa inmediatamente detrás del orificio uretral interno de la vejiga urinaria, causada por el lóbulo medio de la próstata

The slight elevation in the mucous membrane immediately behind the internal urethral orifice of the urinary bladder, caused by the middle lobe of the prostate.

Examples :

"Due to prostate enlargement, the doctor observed prominent uvulas during the cystoscopy, indicating a potential obstruction near the bladder outlet. "

Debido al agrandamiento de la próstata, el médico observó elevaciones prominentes durante la cistoscopia, lo que indica una posible obstrucción cerca de la salida de la vejiga.

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Badajo

An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clapper.

Examples :

"The old church bell's uvulas were replaced because they had become worn and no longer struck the bell properly. "

Los badajos de la vieja campana de la iglesia fueron reemplazados porque se habían desgastado y ya no golpeaban la campana correctamente.

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