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Definition of Palatine uvula
1. Noun. (anatomy) The uvula in the mouth (''as distinguished from uvulae elsewhere in the body''). ¹
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Medical Definition of Palatine uvula
1. 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. (05 Mar 2000)