uvulotome

/ˌjuːvəloʊˈtoʊm/ or /yu-vo-LOH-tohm/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical instrument used to cut or remove the uvula.

“The surgeon carefully used a uvulotome to remove the patient’s uvula during the operation.”

Synonyms

  • uvula cutter
  • uvulotomy instrument

Antonyms

  • uvula enhancer
  • uvula enlarger