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- Uvula - n. - The pendent fleshy lobe in the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate.
- Uvular - a. - Of or pertaining to a uvula.
- Uvulatome - n. - An instrument for removing the uvula.
- Uvulatomy - n. - The operation of removing the uvula.
- Staphyline - a. - Of or pertaining to the uvula or the palate.
- Snoring - n. - The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.