Definition of uvula
- small piece of soft tissue that hangs down at the back of the throat
Usage examples of uvula
The doctor asked him to open his mouth wide so she could see the uvula hanging at the back of his throat.
When he said 'ah,' his uvula moved, showing the small dangling piece of tissue above the tongue.
A swollen uvula can make a person feel as though something is stuck at the back of the throat.