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uvulas

/ˈjuːvjʊləz/ /ˈʌvjʊləz/

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noun

小舌，悬雍垂。

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. "

医生让提米张大嘴巴，以便检查他的小舌（悬雍垂）有没有红肿的迹象。

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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 :

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

由于前列腺增大，医生在膀胱镜检查中观察到明显的膀胱悬雍垂抬高，表明膀胱出口附近可能存在梗阻。

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Illustration uvulas - Image 1

noun

悬雍垂，小舌。

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. "

老教堂的钟锤因为磨损严重，无法正常敲击钟体，所以被更换了。

part sound bell-ringing