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uvula palatina (medicine)


uvula palatina -->
palatine uvula


A conical projection from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate, composed of connective tissue containing a number of racemose glands, and some muscular fibres (uvulae muscle).

Synonym: uvula palatina, pendulous palate.