Uvula 2 [patched]

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Technically, no. If the entire uvula is removed, it does not regenerate. However, if a significant amount of tissue is left behind, or if the soft palate heals in a specific way, a small stump or nub of tissue can remain. Over time, swelling can reduce, revealing a small tag of tissue that patients might jokingly refer to as "Uvula 2" or "Uvula Junior." uvula 2

While the uvula hangs from the soft palate (the squishy part at the back of the roof of the mouth), the epiglottis sits in the airway. Mistaking one for the other is common during self-diagnosis via flashlight and mirror. This is for informational purposes only