01 n. The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate…
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The act of respiring through the open mouth so that the currents of inspired and expired air cause a vibration of the uvula and soft palate, thus giving rise to a sound more or less harsh. It is usually unvoluntary, but may be produced voluntarily.(Physiol.)