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Soft Palate

Description:

The soft palate, also known as the velum, is the fleshy and flexible part of the palate towards the back of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities.

Usage:

Noun - Anatomy:

1. The soft palate is an important muscular structure in the oral cavity.

2. When you swallow, the soft palate lifts to close off the nasal passages.

3. The soft palate plays a vital role in speech production.

Noun - Culinary:

1. The delicate flavors of wine can be best appreciated by allowing it to reach the soft palate.

2. Many people find spicy foods to be particularly stimulating to the soft palate.

Noun - Dentistry:

1. Dentists often examine the soft palate as part of a routine dental check-up.

Noun - Zoology:

1. The soft palate is unique to mammals and is absent in reptiles and birds.

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