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Term: Uvular

Definition:

Uvular is an adjective that refers to or relates to the uvula, which is the small, fleshy, pendant-shaped tissue hanging down from the back edge of the soft palate in the mouth.

Senses:

• Sense 1: Pertaining to the uvula or its characteristics.
• Sense 2: Produced by or involving the uvula.
• Sense 3: Resembling or shaped like a uvula.

Usages:

• Usage 1: The uvular region is highly sensitive.
• Usage 2: The uvular consonant in some languages can be challenging to pronounce.
• Usage 3: The uvular sound of his laughter was quite unique.
• Usage 4: The surgery involved the removal of the uvular tissue.

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