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uvula

/ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/ /ˈjuːv.jə.lə/

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noun

Luette

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 throat, including his uvula. "

Le médecin a demandé à Timmy d'ouvrir grand la bouche afin qu'elle puisse examiner sa gorge, y compris sa luette.

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noun

La luette

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 the patient's enlarged prostate, the doctor noted a visible uvula during the cystoscopy. "

En raison de l'hypertrophie de la prostate du patient, le médecin a noté une luette visible lors de la cystoscopie.

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noun

Battant

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

Examples :

"The small, metal uvula inside the school bell vibrated, striking the bell's surface with a loud clang each time the rope was pulled. "

Le petit battant en métal à l'intérieur de la cloche de l'école vibrait, frappant la surface de la cloche avec un clang fort à chaque fois que l'on tirait sur la corde.

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