Uvular

/ˈjuːvjələr/
adjective

Related to the uvula, the small fleshy part at the back of the throat.

The doctor examined the uvular region of the patient's throat.
Visual representation of "uvular" - Related to the uvula, the small fleshy part at the back of the throat.

Often appears as...

  • uvular movement
  • uvular reflex

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Medical

adjective

In phonetics, a sound that is formed by the back of the tongue touching or moving near the uvula.

In French, 'r' is often a uvular sound.
Visual representation of "uvular" - In phonetics, a sound that is formed by the back of the tongue touching or moving near the uvula.

Often appears as...

  • uvular consonant
  • uvular fricative

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Formal

Technical

noun

A sound pronounced at the uvula.

The 'r' in French is often a uvular.
Visual representation of "uvular" - A sound pronounced at the uvula.

Often appears as...

  • uvular pronunciation
  • uvular sound

Usage tips

Formal

Academic,Technical

adjective

Related to the uvula, the small fleshy part at the back of the throat.

The doctor examined the uvular region of the patient's throat.
Visual representation of "uvular" - Related to the uvula, the small fleshy part at the back of the throat.

Often appears as...

  • uvular movement
  • uvular reflex

Usage tips

Medical

adjective

In phonetics, a sound that is formed by the back of the tongue touching or moving near the uvula.

In French, 'r' is often a uvular sound.
Visual representation of "uvular" - In phonetics, a sound that is formed by the back of the tongue touching or moving near the uvula.

Often appears as...

  • uvular consonant
  • uvular fricative

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

noun

A sound pronounced at the uvula.

The 'r' in French is often a uvular.
Visual representation of "uvular" - A sound pronounced at the uvula.

Often appears as...

  • uvular pronunciation
  • uvular sound

Usage tips

Formal

Academic,Technical

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Medical Context

The word 'uvular' describes areas and actions concerning the uvula, found in medical examinations.

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During the check-up, the nurse performed a uvular inspection.
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Not Just Tonsils

'Uvular' is specific to the uvula; don't confuse it with other throat parts like the tonsils.

Illustration for Not Just Tonsils
The uvular swelling was distinct from the tonsillitis symptoms.
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Medical Context

The word 'uvular' describes areas and actions concerning the uvula, found in medical examinations.

Illustration for Medical Context
During the check-up, the nurse performed a uvular inspection.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Just Tonsils

'Uvular' is specific to the uvula; don't confuse it with other throat parts like the tonsils.

Illustration for Not Just Tonsils
The uvular swelling was distinct from the tonsillitis symptoms.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Medical Context

The word 'uvular' describes areas and actions concerning the uvula, found in medical examinations.

Illustration for Medical Context
During the check-up, the nurse performed a uvular inspection.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Not Just Tonsils

'Uvular' is specific to the uvula; don't confuse it with other throat parts like the tonsils.

Illustration for Not Just Tonsils
The uvular swelling was distinct from the tonsillitis symptoms.
Visual representation of the word "Uvular"

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