uvulitis
noun
uvu·lit·is
ˌyü-vyə-ˈlī-təs 
: inflammation of the uvula (as from bacterial or viral infection or allergic reaction) that is marked especially by swelling and redness
The most important complication of uvulitis is uvular edema and airway obstruction.—
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“Uvulitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uvulitis. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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