uvula
/ˈjuːvjələ/
noun
- The small, fleshy piece of tissue that hangs down from the soft palate at the back of the mouth, above the throat.
- When you say 'ah,' your uvula lifts up to help produce the sound.
- The doctor used a tongue depressor to look at her uvula and check for swelling.
- Some people have their uvula removed if it causes snoring or breathing problems.