"Uvula" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the opening of the throat.
| Descriptor ID |
D014609
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A14.549.617.780.729
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Uvula" by people in Profiles.
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Utilization of emergency department computed tomography and otolaryngology consultation in the diagnosis of pediatric peritonsillar abscess. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 117:189-193.