n.小舌，悬雍垂

原形：uvula复数：uvulae

The uvula is a small, hanging tissue at the back of the throat.
同义：扁桃体是喉咙后部悬挂的小组织。
She swallowed hard to avoid hitting her uvula while speaking.
同义：她在说话时用力吞咽以防止碰到扁桃体。
The uvula swells during a cold or flu, causing discomfort.
同义：感冒或流感时，扁桃体会肿大，引起不适。
A speech therapist helped her patient learn to pronounce words with proper uvular vibration.
同义：语音治疗师帮助患者学习正确使用扁桃体发音。
Uvulitis, an inflammation of the uvula, can lead to difficulty breathing.
同义：扁桃体炎，即扁桃体发炎，可能导致呼吸困难。
The singer had to cancel her concert due to a severe case of uvula infection.
同义：由于严重的扁桃体感染，这位歌手不得不取消音乐会。
Some people find it difficult to sleep with a large uvula obstructing their airway.
同义：对某些人来说，扁桃体肥大可能妨碍呼吸道，导致睡眠困难。
The doctor instructed her patient to gently blow into a straw to desensitize the uvula.
同义：医生让病人轻轻吹气通过吸管，以使扁桃体适应并减轻敏感度。
The uvula plays a crucial role in preventing food and liquid from entering the lungs.
同义：扁桃体在防止食物和液体进入肺部中起着关键作用。
In some cultures, it's believed that a person with a prominent uvula is more honest.
同义：在某些文化中，人们认为扁桃体突出的人更诚实。