vilimi

How to say it

Meaning

Uvulas, the small pieces of flesh hanging at the back of the throat.

Good to know

plural of kilimi (ki-/vi- class); anatomical/medical register.

Examples

• Daktari alichunguza vilimi vya wagonjwa wote wawili.The doctor examined both patients' uvulas.
• Vilimi vilivyovimba vinaweza kusababisha maumivu ya koo.Swollen uvulas can cause throat pain.
• Je, vilimi vinaweza kuathiri jinsi mtu anavyozungumza?Can uvulas affect the way a person speaks?