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Definition of Palate
1. Noun. The upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities.
Group relationships: Mouth, Oral Cavity, Oral Fissure, Rima Oris
Terms within: Gustatory Organ, Taste Bud, Tastebud, Soft Palate, Velum, Hard Palate
Generic synonyms: Surface
Derivative terms: Palatal
Definition of Palate
1. n. The roof of the mouth.
2. v. t. To perceive by the taste.
Definition of Palate
1. Noun. (Anatomy) The roof of the mouth; the uraniscus. ¹
2. Noun. The sense of taste. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Palate
1. the roof of the mouth [n -S]
Medical Definition of Palate
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