Palatoplasty
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Palatoplasty is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical procedure used to correct or reconstruct a cleft palate.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical procedure used to correct or reconstruct a cleft palate.
Word Forms
- palatoplasties
Synonyms for palatoplasty
Depending on context, synonyms include staphylorrhaphy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flap, veloplasty, velopharyngoplasty, staphyloplasty, pharyngoplasty, staphylorrhaphy.
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