velum

Meanings

• noun

  A thin membrane, as that which covers the back of the throat.

  - "The velum separates the nasal and oral cavities during speech."
  - "The surgeon carefully examined the patient's velum."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈviːləm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with velum
veil , mail , ale , tail

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Variants

List of all variants of velum that leads to same result
vela , velum

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Etymology

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From Latin velum, meaning 'sail' or 'canvas'. In anatomy, the term refers to the thin membrane covering various structures.

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Trivia

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1. The velum is the only muscle in the human body that is not attached to bone.

2. In ancient Rome, a velum was used to cover the roof of the Colosseum.

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Related Concepts

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1. palate: The velum is part of the soft palate, which is responsible for several functions in speech and swallowing.

2. uvula: The uvula is a small, conical structure that hangs from the middle of the velum.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, velum was also used to refer to a type of tent or awning. In literature, velum has been used metaphorically to describe a secret or hidden truth.

How to Memorize "velum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, flexible membrane covering the back of your throat. Visualize how it separates the nasal and oral cavities during speech.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'velum' with 'sail' or 'canvas' to remember its origin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'velum' with 'veil' or 'seal', as both words share similar meanings and pronunciations.

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