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uvulae

/ˈju.vjəˌli/

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noun

口蓋垂（こうがいすい）

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

Examples :

"The doctor asked Sarah to open her mouth wide so she could check her uvulae for any signs of swelling or infection. "

医者はサラに、腫れや感染の兆候がないか口蓋垂をチェックするために、大きく口を開けるように頼みました。

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Illustration uvulae - Image 1

noun

前立腺の中葉によって引き起こされる、膀胱の内尿道口のすぐ後ろにある粘膜のわずかな隆起

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 :

"The doctor explained that the patient's enlarged prostate was causing pressure on the uvulae in his bladder, leading to difficulty urinating. "

医者は、患者の前立腺肥大が膀胱内の隆起に圧力をかけ、排尿困難を引き起こしていると説明した。

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noun

舌

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

Examples :

"The small uvulae inside the wind chimes danced in the breeze, creating a gentle, tinkling melody. "

風鈴の中の小さな舌がそよ風の中で踊り、優しくチリンチリンと鳴るメロディーを奏でた。

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