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uvulae

/ˈju.vjəˌli/

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noun

悬雍垂，小舌。

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. "

医生让莎拉张大嘴巴，以便检查她的悬雍垂（小舌）是否有肿胀或感染的迹象。

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noun

悬雍垂，小舌。

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. "

医生解释说，病人前列腺肿大压迫了他膀胱内由于前列腺中叶引起的悬雍垂隆起部位，导致排尿困难。

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noun

钟舌, 钟锤

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. "

风铃里的小钟锤在微风中摇曳，发出轻柔悦耳的叮当声。

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