Definition of Palatine raphe

1. Noun. The seam at the middle of the hard palate.

Generic synonyms: Raphe, Rhaphe

Medical Definition of Palatine raphe

1. A rather narrow, low elevation in the centre of the hard palate that extends from the incisive papilla posteriorly over the entire length of the mucosa of the hard palate. Synonym: raphe palati, palatine ridge. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palatine Raphe

palatialnesses
palatic
palatics
palatiform
palatinase
palatinates
palatine
palatine aponeurosis
palatine artery
palatine bone
palatine bones
palatine glands
palatine groove
palatine papilla
palatine process
palatine raphe (current term)
palatine ridge
palatine spines
palatine surface of horizontal plate of palatine bone
palatine tonsil
palatine tonsils
palatine torus
palatine uvula
palatine vein
palatines
palating
palatinose
palatitis
palative
palatize

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