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Definition of Soft palate
1. Noun. A muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking.
Exact synonyms: Velum
Terms within: Uvula
Group relationships: Palate, Roof Of The Mouth
Generic synonyms: Flap
Derivative terms: Velar
Terms within: Uvula
Group relationships: Palate, Roof Of The Mouth
Generic synonyms: Flap
Derivative terms: Velar
Definition of Soft palate
1. Noun. (anatomy) The soft tissue at the back of the roof of the mouth. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Soft palate
1. The muscular part of the roof of the mouth. The soft palate is directly behind the hard palate. It lacks bone and so is soft. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Soft Palate
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