What does retropalatal mean?
Retropalatal means (anatomy) Behind the palate.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(anatomy) Behind the palate.
Although obstruction may occur at any point in the pharynx, it is most frequently observed in either the retropalatal and/or the retroglossal regions [ 57 ].
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Retropalatal means (anatomy) Behind the palate.
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Although obstruction may occur at any point in the pharynx, it is most frequently observed in either the retropalatal and/or the retroglossal regions [ 57 ].
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