vallecula
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noun \va-ˈle-kyə-lə, və-\ plural val·lec·u·lae\-kyə-ˌlē, -ˌlī\
Definition of VALLECULA
: an anatomical groove, channel, or depression; especially : one between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis
— val·lec·u·lar \-lər\ adjective
Origin of VALLECULA
New Latin, from Late Latin, little valley, diminutive of Latin valles valley — more at vale
First Known Use: 1859
val·lec·u·la
noun \va-ˈlek-yə-lə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; val·lec·u·lae \-ˌlē\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of VALLECULA
: an anatomical groove, channel, or depression: as a : a groove between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis b : a fossa on the underside of the cerebellum separating the hemispheres and including the inferior vermis
—val·lec·u·lar \-yə-lər\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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