uvulitis

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u·vu·li·tis

(yo͞o′vyə-lī′tĭs)

Inflammation of the uvula.

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uvulitis

(ˌjuːvjʊˈlaɪtɪs)

(Pathology) inflammation of the uvula

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uvulitis - inflammation of the uvula

inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

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