‖n. [ NL., dim of L. uva a grape, the uvula. ] (Anat.) The pendent fleshy lobe in the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The term is also applied to a somewhat similar lobe on the under side of the cerebellum and to another on the inner surface of the neck of the bladder. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to a uvula. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Uvula + Gr. &unr_; to cut. ] (Surg.) An instrument for removing the uvula. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Surg.) The operation of removing the uvula. [ 1913 Webster ]