Palatine uvula
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006261
The soft flap of tissue that hangs down at the back of the mouth (at the edge of the soft palate). Also called uvula.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006261 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | uvula |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ONC-006261",
"term": "Palatine uvula",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "The soft flap of tissue that hangs down at the back of the mouth (at the edge of the soft palate). Also called uvula.",
"synonyms": [
"uvula"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/palatine-uvula/"
}
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