hard palate

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Noun hard palate has 1 sense

hard palate - the bony part of the roof of the mouth
--₁ is a kind of surface
--₁ is a part of
palate, roof of the mouth; upper jaw, upper jawbone, maxilla

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Term: Hard Palate

Description:

The hard palate refers to the bony, ridged part of the roof of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities. It is composed of the maxilla and palatine bones and is covered by a layer of mucous membrane.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: The hard palate serves as an important structure involved in speech production and also assists in chewing and swallowing.
Noun: In dentistry, the hard palate plays a significant role in the support and stability of dentures and dental prostheses.

Sample Sentences:

The hard palate helps to direct airflow for producing different speech sounds.
After the accident, she injured her hard palate, making it difficult to eat.
The dentist checked the patient's hard palate for any abnormalities.

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